Heidelberg Township, York County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heidelberg Township, York County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heidelberg Township, York County 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, York County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for York County: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 1,040 people and killed 79.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Heidelberg Township, York County since 2015, this page uses York County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Heidelberg is US-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-30 (2), Brunswick Dr (1) and SR-0116 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
118 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Heidelberg Township, York County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| Brunswick Dr | 1 |
| SR-0116 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| Ssr-3046 W College Ave | 1 |
| White Church Rd | 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 |
Heidelberg Township, York County at a glance
| Population | 3,093 |
| Land area | 14.0 sq mi |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17362) | $98,702 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17362) | $290,904 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heidelberg Township, York County
How many truck accidents are there in Heidelberg Township, York County?
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (1,040 injured, 79 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Heidelberg Township, York County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Heidelberg since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Heidelberg Township, York County?
Truck crashes in York County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Heidelberg Township, York County?
118 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Heidelberg Township, York County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Heidelberg Township, York 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.