ZIP 16636 (Dysart, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16636: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cambria 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cambria County compares with Pennsylvania
Cambria County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cambria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Cambria County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cambria County: 22.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 553 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cambria County since 2015: 239 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 22.0% 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 16636 since 2015: I-99 (1) and SR-764 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16636 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cambria County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.0% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cambria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-99 | 1 |
| SR-764 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cambria County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 117 |
| SR-0219 | 63 |
| SR-0056 | 62 |
| SR-0271 | 32 |
| SR-0053 | 24 |
| SR-0422 | 15 |
| SR-0756 | 14 |
| SR-0036 | 12 |
ZIP 16636 at a glance
| Population | 808 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,821 |
| Median home value | $165,063 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cambria 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 | 50 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 55 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | -21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16636
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16636?
553 truck crashes have been reported in Cambria County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 239 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16636?
January has the most truck crashes in Cambria County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16636?
Since 2015, Cambria County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16636 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cambria County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16636?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.