ZIP 17402 (York, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17402: 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).
The headline for York County: 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
Truck crashes peak in January (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17402 is US-30, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-83 (4), I-0083 (1) and Philadelphia St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
118 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
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 17402 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| I-83 | 4 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Philadelphia St | 1 |
| SR-1016 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-2019 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-3054 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 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 17402 at a glance
| Population | 37,466 |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,166 |
| Median home value | $251,765 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 17402
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17402?
Since 2015, 3,091 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (1,040 injured, 79 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17402?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17402 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17402?
The worst month is January: 9.1% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17402?
Since 2015, York County has reported 118 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17402 compared with Pennsylvania?
York County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17402?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.