East Manchester, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Manchester: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Manchester and York County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use York County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Pennsylvania
York County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
York County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
York County at a glance: November more garbage-truck crashes happen in November than in any other month (14%).
Overview
York County has recorded 3,091 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,040 people injured and 79 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 43 truck crashes reported in East Manchester since 2015, this page uses York County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-83 leads within 10 miles of East Manchester with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (5), I-0083 (1) and Philadelphia St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 118 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Manchester fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Look at alternatives to I-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-83 | 6 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Philadelphia St | 1 |
| Red Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-0241 | 1 |
| SR-1016 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-2019 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-0083 | 954 |
| SR-0030 | 416 |
| SR-0015 | 118 |
| SR-0074 | 117 |
| SR-0116 | 77 |
| I-6000 | 74 |
| SR-0024 | 64 |
| SR-0094 | 46 |
East Manchester at a glance
| Population | 8,703 |
| Land area | 16.9 sq mi |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17347) | $98,261 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17347) | $243,219 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 186 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 208 | +12% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 223 | +7% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 276 | +24% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 186 to 276. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Manchester
How many truck accidents are there in East Manchester?
3,091 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 79 deaths and 1,040 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in East Manchester?
Since 2015, I-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Manchester: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Manchester?
Truck crashes in York County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Manchester?
118 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does East Manchester compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Manchester?
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.