Zerbe, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zerbe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zerbe and Northumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northumberland County compares with Pennsylvania
Northumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Northumberland County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Zerbe: SR-487 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Zerbe: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northumberland County. They injured 273 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Zerbe since 2015; patterns below come from Northumberland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-487 leads within 10 miles of Zerbe with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-54 (1), SR-61 (1) and SR-901 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Zerbe fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-487 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-487 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 100 |
| SR-0054 | 91 |
| SR-0147 | 63 |
| SR-0011 | 46 |
| SR-0061 | 42 |
| I-0180 | 32 |
| SR-0254 | 32 |
| SR-0405 | 19 |
Zerbe at a glance
| Population | 1,771 |
| Land area | 11.1 sq mi |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17881) | $54,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17881) | $124,179 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northumberland 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 | 48 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | -20% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 56 | +45% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zerbe
How many truck accidents are there in Zerbe?
Northumberland County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Zerbe?
Since 2015, SR-487 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Zerbe: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Zerbe?
The worst month is June: 12.4% of truck crashes in Northumberland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Zerbe?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Northumberland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Zerbe compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Zerbe?
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.