ZIP 17094 (Thompsontown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17094: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Juniata 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 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juniata County compares with Pennsylvania
Juniata County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juniata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juniata County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Juniata County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Juniata County: January worst month: 11.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Juniata County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17094 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-0035 (1), SR-235 (1), SR-3002 (1), SR-35 (1) and US-522 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17094 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Juniata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juniata County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 55 |
| SR-0035 | 36 |
| SR-0075 | 16 |
| SR-0235 | 9 |
| SR-0074 | 6 |
| SR-0333 | 6 |
| SR-2006 | 5 |
| SR-3002 | 5 |
ZIP 17094 at a glance
| Population | 2,424 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,375 |
| Median home value | $196,387 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juniata 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +36% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17094
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17094?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Juniata County (61 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17094?
Truck crashes in Juniata County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17094?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Juniata County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17094 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Juniata County has 63.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17094?
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.