ZIP 17748 (McElhattan, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17748: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
8 of 676 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Pennsylvania
Clinton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Clinton County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 33.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 676 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-220 (2), Island Rd (1) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17748 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 33.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| Island Rd | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-880 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 461 |
| SR-0220 | 38 |
| SR-0064 | 38 |
| SR-0150 | 24 |
| SR-0120 | 21 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 17 |
| SR-0880 | 11 |
| SR-0664 | 7 |
ZIP 17748 at a glance
| Population | 184 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,417 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 46 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 48 | +7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 59 | +24% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17748
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17748?
676 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 427 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17748?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17748: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17748?
December has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 19.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17748?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17748 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 153.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17748?
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.