ZIP 17067 (Myerstown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17067: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lebanon County: 39.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Pennsylvania: 19.0%).
Overview
Lebanon County has recorded 1,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,488 people injured and 99 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17067 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-78 (5), US-422 (5), SR-419 (4), 9th St (2) and E Mountain Ave (1).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 6.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17067 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lebanon County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-78 | 5 |
| US-422 | 5 |
| SR-419 | 4 |
| 9th St | 2 |
| E Mountain Ave | 1 |
| Quentin Rd | 1 |
| Richland Rd | 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 17067 at a glance
| Population | 15,815 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,183 |
| Median home value | $237,248 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 17067
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17067?
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lebanon County (1,488 injured, 99 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17067?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Lebanon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17067?
42 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lebanon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17067 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Lebanon County has 100.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17067?
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.