ZIP 17026 (Fredericksburg, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17026: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lebanon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lebanon County compares with Pennsylvania
Lebanon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lebanon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lebanon County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lebanon County at a glance: 39.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Pennsylvania: 19.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lebanon County since 2015: 1,488 people were injured and 99 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17026 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-78 (4), US-422 (4) and 9th St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
42 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (17%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17026 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lebanon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lebanon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| I-78 | 4 |
| US-422 | 4 |
| 9th St | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-934 | 2 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| SR-4001 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lebanon County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 726 |
| I-0078 | 194 |
| SR-0422 | 78 |
| SR-0072 | 54 |
| SR-0501 | 51 |
| SR-0022 | 37 |
| SR-0322 | 37 |
| I-6000 | 36 |
ZIP 17026 at a glance
| Population | 3,137 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,663 |
| Median home value | $273,973 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lebanon 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 | 83 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 86 | +4% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 93 | +8% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 167 | +80% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 167 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17026
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17026?
Lebanon County has had 1,699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,488 people and killing 99.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17026?
I-81 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17026 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17026?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Lebanon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17026?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in Lebanon County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17026 compare with Pennsylvania?
Lebanon County records 100.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17026?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.