ZIP 17081 (Plainfield, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17081: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Pennsylvania
Cumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cumberland County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 17081: I-81 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17081 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,356 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 1,271 people and killed 78.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17081 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11 (5), I-76 (3) and SR-174 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
61 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17081 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| US-11 | 5 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-8023 | 1 |
| SR-997 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 1,181 |
| I-6000 | 423 |
| SR-0011 | 337 |
| SR-0581 | 223 |
| I-0083 | 152 |
| SR-0641 | 81 |
| SR-0034 | 67 |
| SR-0015 | 67 |
ZIP 17081 at a glance
| Population | 248 |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,977 |
| Median home value | $193,673 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 224 | +16% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 226 | +1% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 279 | +24% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 192 a year in the 1990s and 279 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17081
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17081?
Since 2015, 3,356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (1,271 injured, 78 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17081?
I-81 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17081 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17081?
March has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17081?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 61 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17081 compare with Pennsylvania?
Cumberland County records 104.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17081?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.