ZIP 16115 (Darlington, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16115: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaver 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Beaver County compares with Pennsylvania
Beaver County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Beaver County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 16115: I-76 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 16115.
Overview
Since 2015, 832 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Beaver County. They injured 342 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
6.4% 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 16115 is I-76, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-18 (1), SR-351 (1) and SR-4002 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16115 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Beaver County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Beaver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-558 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaver County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 190 |
| SR-0051 | 87 |
| SR-0018 | 73 |
| I-0376 | 53 |
| SR-0068 | 53 |
| SR-0065 | 43 |
| SR-2004 | 19 |
| SR-0030 | 17 |
ZIP 16115 at a glance
| Population | 3,467 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,571 |
| Median home value | $191,341 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaver 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 | 62 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 54 | -13% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 60 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 72 | +22% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16115
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16115?
Since 2015, 832 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaver County (342 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 16115?
I-76 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16115 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16115?
September has the most truck crashes in Beaver County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16115?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaver County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16115 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Beaver County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16115?
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.