ZIP 16201 (Kittanning, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Armstrong 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
14 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Pennsylvania
Armstrong County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Armstrong County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 16201: US-422 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16201: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Armstrong County. They injured 139 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-422 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-0028 (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-4023 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16201 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Armstrong County.
- Look at alternatives to US-422 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% 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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 2 |
| SR-0028 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-4023 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 95 |
| SR-0028 | 49 |
| SR-0056 | 24 |
| SR-0268 | 15 |
| SR-0085 | 14 |
| SR-0066 | 10 |
| Benjamin Franklin Hw | 4 |
| SR-0128 | 4 |
ZIP 16201 at a glance
| Population | 17,040 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,556 |
| Median home value | $175,072 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | 32 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | -30% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -14% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16201
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16201?
Armstrong County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 16201?
US-422 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16201 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16201?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Armstrong County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 16201 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16201?
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.