ZIP 17047 (Loysville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
11 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Pennsylvania
Perry County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Perry County sits below Pennsylvania on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Perry County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 12.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
9.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17047 since 2015: SR-850 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17047 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-850 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 125 |
| SR-0022 | 87 |
| SR-0034 | 26 |
| SR-0850 | 12 |
| SR-0074 | 10 |
| SR-0017 | 9 |
| Susquehanna Tr | 7 |
| SR-0274 | 6 |
ZIP 17047 at a glance
| Population | 3,228 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,578 |
| Median home value | $304,123 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 31 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17047
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17047?
Perry County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17047?
The worst month is December: 12.6% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17047?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17047 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 58.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17047?
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.