ZIP 17361 (Shrewsbury, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17361: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for York County: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Police reported 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 1,040 people were injured and 79 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-24 (1), SR-851 (1) and White Church Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
118 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17361 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Look at alternatives to I-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-83 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-851 | 1 |
| White Church Rd | 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 17361 at a glance
| Population | 6,156 |
| Density | 780 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,958 |
| Median home value | $297,650 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17361
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17361?
York County has had 3,091 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,040 people and killing 79.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17361?
NHTSA data shows I-83 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17361 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17361?
The worst month is January: 9.1% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17361?
Since 2015, York County has reported 118 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17361 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 56.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17361?
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.