ZIP 17532 (Holtwood, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17532: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Lancaster County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 17532: US-222 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 17532.
Overview
Police reported 4,274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lancaster County since 2015: 1,880 people were injured and 104 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-222 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17532 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0272 (2), SR-74 (2) and SR-2003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 174 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17532 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-222; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.0% 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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-222 | 3 |
| SR-0272 | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| SR-2003 | 1 |
| SR-272 | 1 |
| SR-3012 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 1 |
| Woodbine Rd | 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 17532 at a glance
| Population | 3,328 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,562 |
| Median home value | $347,024 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 274 a year in the 1990s and 378 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 17532
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17532?
4,274 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 1,880 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17532?
US-222 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17532 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17532?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17532?
Since 2015, Lancaster County has reported 174 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17532 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 63.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17532?
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.