Paxtonville, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paxtonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paxtonville and Snyder County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Snyder County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Snyder County compares with Pennsylvania
Snyder County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snyder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Snyder County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Snyder County: 1 in 63 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 336 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snyder County since 2015: 119 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Paxtonville since 2015, this page uses Snyder County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-235 leads within 10 miles of Paxtonville with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-0035 (1), SR-104 (1) and SR-204 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Paxtonville fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-235; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Snyder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-235 | 2 |
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snyder County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 157 |
| SR-0522 | 43 |
| SR-0015 | 23 |
| SR-0104 | 21 |
| SR-0035 | 13 |
| SR-0235 | 11 |
| SR-8015 | 6 |
| Charles Attig Mem Hw | 5 |
Paxtonville at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17861) | $66,607 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snyder 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 | 30 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +29% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paxtonville
How many truck crashes happen in Paxtonville?
336 truck crashes have been reported in Snyder County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 119 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paxtonville?
NHTSA data shows SR-235 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paxtonville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Paxtonville?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Snyder County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paxtonville?
Since 2015, Snyder County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Paxtonville compared with Pennsylvania?
Snyder County records 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paxtonville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.