ZIP 17362 (Spring Grove, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17362: 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
York County at a glance: November garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of the year's total).
Overview
York County has recorded 3,091 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,040 people injured and 79 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17362 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-83 (2), SR-30 (2) and Brunswick Dr (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%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17362 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| I-83 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| Brunswick Dr | 1 |
| SR-0116 | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-3054 | 1 |
| Ssr-3046 W College Ave | 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 17362 at a glance
| Population | 14,730 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,702 |
| Median home value | $290,904 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17362
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17362?
3,091 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 79 deaths and 1,040 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17362?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17362 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17362?
Truck crashes in York County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17362?
Garbage trucks were involved in 118 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17362 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17362?
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.