ZIP 17404 (York, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17404: 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 stands out for higher 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-83 (5), I-0083 (1) and Philadelphia St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 118 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is November, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17404 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.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| I-83 | 5 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Philadelphia St | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-3054 | 1 |
| SR-4014 | 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 17404 at a glance
| Population | 39,374 |
| Density | 706 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,506 |
| Median home value | $196,847 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 186 to 276. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 17404
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17404?
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 17404?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17404 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17404?
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 17404?
118 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17404 compared 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 17404?
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.