ZIP 16229 (Freeport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16229: 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Armstrong County at a glance: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Armstrong County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16229 since 2015: Bonniebrook Road (1), SR-0028 (1), SR-56 (1), Ssr-2010 Winfield Rd (1) and US-422 (1). No single road stands out.
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 16229 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Armstrong County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bonniebrook Road | 1 |
| SR-0028 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| Ssr-2010 Winfield Rd | 1 |
| US-422 | 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 16229 at a glance
| Population | 4,798 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,731 |
| Median home value | $199,481 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 16229
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16229?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 139 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16229?
The worst month is October: 12.9% of truck crashes in Armstrong County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16229?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Armstrong County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16229 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 16229?
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.