ZIP 17074 (Newport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17074: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
11 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Pennsylvania
Perry County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Perry County has lower values than Pennsylvania for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 17074 at a glance: US-11 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17074 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 142 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17074 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-11 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17074 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 125 |
| SR-0022 | 87 |
| SR-0034 | 26 |
| SR-0850 | 12 |
| SR-0074 | 10 |
| SR-0017 | 9 |
| Susquehanna Tr | 7 |
| SR-0274 | 6 |
ZIP 17074 at a glance
| Population | 7,304 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,964 |
| Median home value | $229,560 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 31 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17074
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17074?
326 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17074?
Since 2015, US-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17074: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17074?
December has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17074?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17074 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 58.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17074?
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.