ZIP 17517 (Denver, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17517: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lancaster 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with Pennsylvania
Lancaster County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 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) | 40.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Lancaster County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 17517: I-76 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 17517.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster County. They injured 1,880 people and killed 104.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-272 (3), US-222 (3) and US-322 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 174 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17517 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% 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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 5 |
| SR-272 | 3 |
| US-222 | 3 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| SR-501 | 2 |
| Ssr-1011 Railroad Ave | 2 |
| E Mountain Ave | 1 |
| Richland Rd | 1 |
| SR-772 | 1 |
| US-0222 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 693 |
| SR-0222 | 441 |
| I-6000 | 350 |
| SR-0300 | 257 |
| SR-0272 | 178 |
| SR-0072 | 147 |
| SR-0023 | 146 |
| SR-0322 | 130 |
ZIP 17517 at a glance
| Population | 14,686 |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,202 |
| Median home value | $299,404 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 274 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 275 | +1% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 287 | +4% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 378 | +32% | 8.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 274 to 378. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17517
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17517?
Lancaster County has had 4,274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,880 people and killing 104.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17517?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17517 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17517?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17517?
174 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 17517 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17517?
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.