ZIP 16263 (Yatesboro, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16263: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Armstrong County: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Armstrong County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16263 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (1), SR-85 (1) and US-422 (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 16263 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-85 | 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 16263 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 16263
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16263?
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Armstrong County (139 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16263?
The worst month is October: 12.9% of truck crashes in Armstrong County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16263?
Since 2015, Armstrong County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16263 compare with Pennsylvania?
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 16263?
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.