ZIP 17070 (New Cumberland, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Pennsylvania
York County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
York County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in York County: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Police reported 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 1,040 people were injured and 79 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-83 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17070 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-81 (6), I-76 (4) and SR-230 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 118 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17070 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-83 | 11 |
| I-81 | 6 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-230 | 3 |
| SR-8004 | 3 |
| I-283 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| SR-8003 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-0083 | 954 |
| SR-0030 | 416 |
| SR-0015 | 118 |
| SR-0074 | 117 |
| SR-0116 | 77 |
| I-6000 | 74 |
| SR-0024 | 64 |
| SR-0094 | 46 |
ZIP 17070 at a glance
| Population | 16,830 |
| Density | 445 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,000 |
| Median home value | $254,344 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 186 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 208 | +12% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 223 | +7% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 276 | +24% | 5.6 |
In the 1990s about 186 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 276. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17070?
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (1,040 injured, 79 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17070?
NHTSA data shows I-83 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17070 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17070?
Truck crashes in York County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17070?
Garbage trucks were involved in 118 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17070 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
York County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17070?
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.