Oliver Township, Perry County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oliver Township, Perry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oliver Township, Perry County and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Pennsylvania
Perry County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 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 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Perry County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Oliver Township, Perry County: US-11 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oliver: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Oliver Township, Perry County since 2015, this page uses Perry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-11 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Oliver Township, Perry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 125 |
| SR-0022 | 87 |
| SR-0034 | 26 |
| SR-0850 | 12 |
| SR-0074 | 10 |
| SR-0017 | 9 |
| Susquehanna Tr | 7 |
| SR-0274 | 6 |
Oliver Township, Perry County at a glance
| Population | 2,086 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17074) | $81,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17074) | $229,560 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 31 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oliver Township, Perry County
How many truck accidents are there in Oliver Township, Perry County?
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perry County (142 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oliver Township, Perry County?
Since 2015, US-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oliver: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oliver Township, Perry County?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in December, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oliver Township, Perry County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oliver Township, Perry County compared with Pennsylvania?
Perry County records 58.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oliver Township, Perry County?
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.