Penn Township, Snyder County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Penn Township, Snyder County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Penn Township, Snyder County 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 sits below Pennsylvania on 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.
What stands out in Snyder County: 1 in 63 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Snyder County has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Penn Township, Snyder County since 2015; patterns below come from Snyder County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Penn is US-11, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-147 (2), SR-0225 (1) and SR-0304 (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 Penn Township, Snyder County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Snyder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 6 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| SR-0225 | 1 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 |
Penn Township, Snyder County at a glance
| Population | 4,100 |
| Land area | 17.6 sq mi |
| Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17870) | $70,339 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17870) | $239,298 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Penn Township, Snyder County
How many truck crashes happen in Penn Township, Snyder County?
Snyder County has had 336 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Penn Township, Snyder County?
US-11 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Penn since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Penn Township, Snyder County?
Truck crashes in Snyder County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Penn Township, Snyder County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Snyder County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Penn Township, Snyder County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Snyder County has 72.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Penn Township, Snyder County?
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.