ZIP 17538 (Landisville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17538: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 17538: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 17538 (1.2 → 3.0).
Overview
Lancaster County has recorded 4,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,880 people injured and 104 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
SR-72 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17538 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (3), I-76 (2) and SR-0072 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 174 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17538 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-72; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-0072 | 2 |
| Ironville Pk | 1 |
| Junction Rd | 1 |
| SR-0300 | 1 |
| SR-0501 | 1 |
| SR-1016 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 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 17538 at a glance
| Population | 7,314 |
| Density | 683 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,719 |
| Median home value | $304,325 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 274 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 378. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 17538
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17538?
Lancaster County has had 4,274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,880 people and killing 104.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17538?
Since 2015, SR-72 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17538: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17538?
October has the most truck crashes in Lancaster County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17538?
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 17538 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 63.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17538?
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.