ZIP 16245 (Oak Ridge, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16245: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Armstrong County at a glance: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 287 crashes involving commercial trucks in Armstrong County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16245 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (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 16245 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 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 16245 at a glance
| Population | 196 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,438 |
| Median home value | $85,234 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 16245
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16245?
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 16245?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16245?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16245 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16245?
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.