ZIP 17742 (Lairdsville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17742: 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
Lycoming County has recorded 610 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17742 since 2015 were spread across roads: Exchange Rd (1), SR-0118 (1), SR-42 (1) and SR-442 (1).
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 17742 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Exchange Rd | 1 |
| SR-0118 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 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 17742 at a glance
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17742
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17742?
Lycoming County has had 610 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17742?
August has the most truck crashes in Lycoming County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17742?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Lycoming County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17742 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Lycoming County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17742?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.