ZIP 17054 (Mattawana, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17054: 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 |
Mifflin County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Mifflin County: 1 in 51 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mifflin County. They injured 138 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17054 happened on US-22 (3) and SR-850 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17054 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mifflin County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| 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 17054 at a glance
| Population | 286 |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,523 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 17054
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17054?
Mifflin County has had 325 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17054?
October has the most truck crashes in Mifflin County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17054?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mifflin County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17054 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mifflin County has 60.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17054?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.