ZIP 17266 (Walnut Bottom, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17266: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 17266: I-81 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 17266.
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 17266 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (3), SR-696 (3) and US-11 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 61 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17266 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-696 | 3 |
| US-11 | 3 |
| 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 17266 at a glance
| Population | 445 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,667 |
| Median home value | $213,034 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 192 to 279. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17266
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17266?
3,356 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 1,271 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17266?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17266: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17266?
March has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17266?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 61 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17266 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 104.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17266?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.