ZIP 17057 (Middletown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17057: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dauphin 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
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dauphin County compares with Pennsylvania
Dauphin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dauphin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Dauphin County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dauphin County at a glance: 1 in 88 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 3,229 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dauphin County since 2015: 1,233 people were injured and 62 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-76 (3), SR-230 (3) and I-283 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (17%).
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17057 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dauphin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Dauphin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-83 | 12 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-230 | 3 |
| I-283 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| Eby Rd | 1 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Jonestown Rd | 1 |
| Red Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dauphin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 856 |
| I-0083 | 545 |
| SR-0022 | 325 |
| SR-0300 | 146 |
| I-6000 | 142 |
| I-0283 | 132 |
| SR-0230 | 98 |
| SR-0039 | 61 |
ZIP 17057 at a glance
| Population | 23,560 |
| Density | 292 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,407 |
| Median home value | $199,683 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dauphin 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 | 192 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 216 | +12% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 222 | +3% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 265 | +20% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 192 to 265. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17057
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17057?
Since 2015, 3,229 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dauphin County (1,233 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17057?
I-83 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17057 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17057?
Truck crashes in Dauphin County peak in August, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17057?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Dauphin County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17057 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Dauphin County has 93.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17057?
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.