ZIP 17536 (Kirkwood, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17536: 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 17536: SR-41 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17536 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster County. They injured 1,880 people and killed 104.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
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, SR-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-272 (3), SR-10 (2) and SR-896 (2).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17536 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 6 |
| SR-272 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-896 | 2 |
| SR-0272 | 1 |
| SR-0472 | 1 |
| SR-0896 | 1 |
| SR-2003 | 1 |
| SR-3068 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 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 17536 at a glance
| Population | 3,452 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,042 |
| Median home value | $331,512 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 17536
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17536?
Since 2015, 4,274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lancaster County (1,880 injured, 104 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17536?
SR-41 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17536 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17536?
Truck crashes in Lancaster County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17536?
174 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17536 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Lancaster County has 63.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17536?
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.