ZIP 17244 (Orrstown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17244: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Pennsylvania
Franklin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 17244: SR-696 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17244: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,407 truck crashes since 2015, with 593 people injured and 58 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-696 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-76 (2), I-81 (2) and SR-0075 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17244 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-696; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-696 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-0075 | 1 |
| SR-4004 | 1 |
| SR-4015 | 1 |
| SR-4019 | 1 |
| SR-641 | 1 |
| Ssr-4015 Letterkenny Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 478 |
| I-6000 | 134 |
| SR-0016 | 130 |
| SR-0011 | 113 |
| SR-0030 | 111 |
| SR-0997 | 47 |
| SR-0316 | 38 |
| SR-0696 | 23 |
ZIP 17244 at a glance
| Population | 2,263 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,729 |
| Median home value | $198,366 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 99 | +15% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 85 | -15% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 130 | +54% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 130 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17244
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17244?
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (593 injured, 58 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17244?
Since 2015, SR-696 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17244: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17244?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17244?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17244 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17244?
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.