Seven Valleys, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seven Valleys: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seven Valleys 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. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in York County: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
York County has recorded 3,091 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,040 people injured and 79 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Seven Valleys since 2015, this page uses York County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Seven Valleys with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-83 (4), I-0083 (1) and Philadelphia St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
118 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Seven Valleys fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- 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
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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 7 |
| I-83 | 4 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Philadelphia St | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-3054 | 1 |
| SR-8015 | 1 |
| SR-851 | 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 |
Seven Valleys at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 436 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17360) | $97,896 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17360) | $306,457 |
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 Seven Valleys
How many truck crashes happen in Seven Valleys?
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (1,040 injured, 79 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Seven Valleys?
US-30 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Seven Valleys since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Seven Valleys?
The worst month is January: 9.1% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Seven Valleys?
Since 2015, York County has reported 118 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Seven Valleys 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 Seven Valleys?
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.