ZIP 16153 (Stoneboro, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16153: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Pennsylvania
Mercer County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Mercer County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Mercer County: 26.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 1,176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 547 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16153 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (2), I-79 (1) and SR-0173 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 41 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (20% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16153 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-0173 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 581 |
| I-0079 | 90 |
| SR-0018 | 52 |
| Z H Confair Hw | 50 |
| SR-0019 | 36 |
| SR-0058 | 33 |
| SR-0062 | 31 |
| SR-0173 | 23 |
ZIP 16153 at a glance
| Population | 2,234 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $141,304 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 87 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 88 | +1% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 80 | -9% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 93 | +16% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 93 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16153
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16153?
1,176 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 547 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 16153?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16153: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16153?
January has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16153?
41 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16153 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16153?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.