ZIP 16136 (Koppel, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16136: 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 |
Beaver County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 16136: I-76 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16136 since 2015.
Overview
Beaver County has recorded 832 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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.
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-288 (2), I-376 (1) and SR-0168 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16136 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Beaver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| I-376 | 1 |
| SR-0168 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-488 | 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 16136 at a glance
| Population | 811 |
| Density | 425 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $108,861 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 16136
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16136?
Since 2015, 832 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaver County (342 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 16136?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16136 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16136?
Truck crashes in Beaver County peak in September, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16136?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaver County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16136 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beaver County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16136?
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.