ZIP 17320 (Fairfield, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
16 of 650 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Pennsylvania
Adams County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Adams County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 17320 at a glance: US-15 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 17320.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 650 truck crashes since 2015, with 267 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-16 (1) and SR-491 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17320 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Check whether your routes use US-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-491 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 115 |
| SR-0015 | 108 |
| SR-0094 | 87 |
| SR-0234 | 50 |
| SR-0116 | 35 |
| SR-0097 | 33 |
| SR-0194 | 29 |
| SR-0034 | 25 |
ZIP 17320 at a glance
| Population | 8,124 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,076 |
| Median home value | $294,374 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 42 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +12% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 53 | +9% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 53. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17320
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17320?
Adams County has had 650 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 267 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17320?
NHTSA data shows US-15 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17320 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17320?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17320?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 17320 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17320?
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.