ZIP 17701 (Williamsport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lycoming 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
13.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lycoming County compares with Pennsylvania
Lycoming County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lycoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Lycoming County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lycoming County: 12.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 610 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lycoming County since 2015: 256 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17701 since 2015: I-180 (2), N Loyalsock Ave (1) and SR-8018 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 13.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17701 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.7% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lycoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-180 | 2 |
| N Loyalsock Ave | 1 |
| SR-8018 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lycoming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0015 | 171 |
| SR-0220 | 66 |
| I-0180 | 65 |
| SR-2014 | 35 |
| SR-0405 | 21 |
| SR-0287 | 18 |
| SR-8002 | 15 |
| SR-0044 | 14 |
ZIP 17701 at a glance
| Population | 43,104 |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,237 |
| Median home value | $183,871 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lycoming 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 | 48 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 48 | +0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 54 | +12% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | -4% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17701?
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lycoming County (256 injured, 19 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17701?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lycoming County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Lycoming County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17701 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lycoming County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17701?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.