ZIP 16023 (Cabot, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16023: 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 |
Butler County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 16023: US-422 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 16023.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butler County. They injured 459 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 16023 is US-422, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bonniebrook Road (1), SR-0028 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
They recorded 8.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16023 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler County.
- Check whether your routes use US-422, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 3 |
| Bonniebrook Road | 1 |
| SR-0028 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| Ssr-2010 Winfield Rd | 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 16023 at a glance
| Population | 4,082 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,042 |
| Median home value | $254,548 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 16023
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16023?
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 16023?
NHTSA data shows US-422 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16023 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16023?
January has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16023?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16023 compared with Pennsylvania?
Butler County records 47.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16023?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.