ZIP 17315 (Dover, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17315: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York 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 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Pennsylvania
York County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
York County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Pennsylvania on morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 17315 at a glance: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17315 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.4 vs 1.5).
Overview
Police reported 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 1,040 people were injured and 79 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17315 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-83 (5), SR-30 (2) and I-0083 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 118 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17315 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 7 |
| I-83 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Philadelphia St | 1 |
| SR-0382 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-3054 | 1 |
| SR-4014 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-0083 | 954 |
| SR-0030 | 416 |
| SR-0015 | 118 |
| SR-0074 | 117 |
| SR-0116 | 77 |
| I-6000 | 74 |
| SR-0024 | 64 |
| SR-0094 | 46 |
ZIP 17315 at a glance
| Population | 25,760 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,884 |
| Median home value | $233,785 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 186 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 208 | +12% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 223 | +7% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 276 | +24% | 5.6 |
In the 1990s about 186 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 276. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17315
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17315?
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (1,040 injured, 79 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17315?
US-30 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17315 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17315?
Truck crashes in York County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17315?
Since 2015, York County has reported 118 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17315 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 56.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17315?
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.