Kirkwood, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kirkwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kirkwood and Lancaster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lancaster County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with Pennsylvania
Lancaster County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Lancaster County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Kirkwood: SR-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirkwood: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Lancaster County has recorded 4,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,880 people injured and 104 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kirkwood since 2015, this page uses Lancaster County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kirkwood is SR-41, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-272 (3), SR-896 (2) and CR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 174 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kirkwood fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 6 |
| SR-272 | 3 |
| SR-896 | 2 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-0272 | 1 |
| SR-0472 | 1 |
| SR-0896 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-2003 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 693 |
| SR-0222 | 441 |
| I-6000 | 350 |
| SR-0300 | 257 |
| SR-0272 | 178 |
| SR-0072 | 147 |
| SR-0023 | 146 |
| SR-0322 | 130 |
Kirkwood at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17536) | $76,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17536) | $331,512 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 274 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 275 | +1% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 287 | +4% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 378 | +32% | 8.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 274 a year in the 1990s and 378 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kirkwood
How many truck crashes happen in Kirkwood?
Lancaster County has had 4,274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,880 people and killing 104.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kirkwood?
Since 2015, SR-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirkwood: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kirkwood?
Truck crashes in Lancaster County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kirkwood?
174 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kirkwood compared with Pennsylvania?
Lancaster County records 63.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kirkwood?
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.