ZIP 17368 (Wrightsville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17368: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, York County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Pennsylvania on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in York County: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 1,040 people and killed 79.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-74 (2), I-0083 (1) and Ironville Pk (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 118 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17368 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Ironville Pk | 1 |
| SR-1016 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-2019 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| SR-462 | 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 17368 at a glance
| Population | 7,005 |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,694 |
| Median home value | $224,627 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 186 a year in the 1990s and 276 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 17368
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17368?
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 17368?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17368 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17368?
The worst month is January: 9.1% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17368?
Since 2015, York County has reported 118 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 17368 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
York County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17368?
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.