Erie, PA — Snow Plow Route Optimization

Erie, PA has a road network of 7,923 edges across 3 priority tiers: 1,062 arterial (13%), 1,309 collector (17%), and 5,552 residential (70%). The network spans 1081.8 km of roads requiring service. PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a best deadhead‑service ratio of 20.3% with a 6-truck fleet, meaning only 20.3% of total travel was wasted repositioning. 3 solver configurations have been analyzed for this city.

How many roads does Erie, PA need to plow?

Erie, PA’s network has 7,923 road edges totaling 1081.8 km of roads requiring service. Roads are classified into 3 priority tiers: 1,062 arterial (13%), 1,309 collector (17%), and 5,552 residential (70%).

What is the optimal plow route for Erie, PA?

PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a 20.3% deadhead‑service ratio — the lowest wasted travel across 3 configurations tested. A lower DSR means less fuel, salt, and time spent repositioning between service passes.

How many snow plows does Erie, PA need?

The best-performing configuration uses 6 trucks.