ZIP 16157 (Wampum, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16157: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Pennsylvania
Lawrence County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (23 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 385 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 168 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16157 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-76 (2), SR-288 (2), I-376 (1), SR-0168 (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16157 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| I-376 | 1 |
| SR-0168 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-488 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 58 |
| SR-0018 | 34 |
| I-0376 | 26 |
| I-6000 | 25 |
| SR-0065 | 20 |
| SR-0224 | 18 |
| I-0079 | 17 |
| SR-0108 | 17 |
ZIP 16157 at a glance
| Population | 2,840 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,345 |
| Median home value | $156,934 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 37 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 38 | +2% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 34 | +23% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16157
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16157?
Lawrence County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 168 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16157?
The worst month is April: 9.9% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16157?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16157 compare with Pennsylvania?
Lawrence County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16157?
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.