ZIP 16020 (Boyers, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Pennsylvania
Butler County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Butler County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 16020 at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16020: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Butler County since 2015: 459 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 16020 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-8 (3), SR-208 (2) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.8, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16020 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- With 9.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-208 | 2 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 173 |
| SR-0422 | 106 |
| SR-0008 | 103 |
| SR-0019 | 75 |
| SR-0228 | 68 |
| I-6000 | 56 |
| SR-0068 | 56 |
| SR-0356 | 55 |
ZIP 16020 at a glance
| Population | 1,169 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,135 |
| Median home value | $205,617 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 85 | -7% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 92 | +9% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 95 | +3% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 91 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16020?
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (459 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 16020?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16020: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16020?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Butler County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16020?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16020 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Butler County has 47.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16020?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.