Perry Township, Snyder County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Snyder County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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 runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Snyder County: 1 in 63 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Snyder County has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Perry Township, Snyder County 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
US-11 leads within 10 miles of Perry with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0035 (1), SR-147 (1) and US-522 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Snyder County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Snyder County.
- Check whether your routes use US-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 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 |
Perry Township, Snyder County at a glance
| Population | 2,048 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17853) | $63,787 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17853) | $218,680 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry Township, Snyder County
How many truck accidents are there in Perry Township, Snyder County?
Snyder County has had 336 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Perry Township, Snyder County?
NHTSA data shows US-11 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry 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 Perry Township, Snyder County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Snyder County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Perry Township, Snyder County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Snyder County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perry 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.