ZIP 16249 (Rural Valley, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16249: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 16249: US-422 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16249: 2 since 2015.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
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). After it: SR-28 (1), SR-56 (1) and SR-85 (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 16249 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.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-28 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 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 16249 at a glance
| Population | 1,791 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,214 |
| Median home value | $158,621 |
| 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 16249
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16249?
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 16249?
Since 2015, US-422 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16249: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16249?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16249?
Since 2015, Armstrong County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16249 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 16249?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.