ZIP 17051 (McVeytown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mifflin 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
7 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mifflin County compares with Pennsylvania
Mifflin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mifflin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Mifflin County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 17051: US-22 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17051 since 2015.
Overview
Mifflin County has recorded 325 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17051 is US-22, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-850 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17051 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mifflin County.
- Look at alternatives to US-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mifflin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 4 |
| SR-850 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mifflin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0322 | 131 |
| SR-0022 | 75 |
| SR-0655 | 28 |
| SR-0522 | 13 |
| Twenty Eighth Division Hw | 13 |
| SR-1005 | 11 |
| SR-3002 | 7 |
| SR-2002 | 4 |
ZIP 17051 at a glance
| Population | 4,352 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,079 |
| Median home value | $174,946 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mifflin 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | -5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17051
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17051?
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mifflin County (138 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17051?
NHTSA data shows US-22 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17051 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17051?
Truck crashes in Mifflin County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17051?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mifflin County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17051 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mifflin County has 60.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17051?
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.