ZIP 17238 (Needmore, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17238: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
6 of 478 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Pennsylvania
Fulton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 284.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Fulton 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Fulton County: 44.7% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.2% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 478 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-16 (2), SR-456 (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17238 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.8% 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-456 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 214 |
| I-0070 | 133 |
| SR-0522 | 41 |
| SR-0030 | 29 |
| SR-0913 | 7 |
| SR-0915 | 7 |
| Mainline Turnpike Hw | 5 |
| SR-0016 | 4 |
ZIP 17238 at a glance
| Population | 1,782 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,189 |
| Median home value | $212,656 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +16% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17238
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17238?
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (181 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17238?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17238: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17238?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17238?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17238 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 284.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17238?
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.