ZIP 16228 (Ford Cliff, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16228: 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 |
Armstrong County sits below Pennsylvania on 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 on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 16228: US-422 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16228 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 287 crashes involving commercial trucks in Armstrong County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 16228 is US-422, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-0028 (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-4023 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16228 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-422, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 16228 at a glance
| Population | 409 |
| Density | 2,078 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,833 |
| Median home value | $110,082 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16228
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16228?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 139 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 16228?
NHTSA data shows US-422 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16228 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16228?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16228?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Armstrong County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16228 compare with Pennsylvania?
Armstrong County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16228?
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.