ZIP 17749 (McEwensville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17749: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northumberland 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
19 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northumberland County compares with Pennsylvania
Northumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Northumberland County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 17749: I-80 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17749 since 2015.
Overview
Northumberland County has recorded 607 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17749 is I-80, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-15 (6), SR-54 (2) and SR-2044 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17749 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 12 |
| US-15 | 6 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 100 |
| SR-0054 | 91 |
| SR-0147 | 63 |
| SR-0011 | 46 |
| SR-0061 | 42 |
| I-0180 | 32 |
| SR-0254 | 32 |
| SR-0405 | 19 |
ZIP 17749 at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 271 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,500 |
| Median home value | $205,327 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northumberland 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | -20% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 56 | +45% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17749
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17749?
607 truck crashes have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 273 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17749?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17749 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17749?
Truck crashes in Northumberland County peak in June, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17749?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17749 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17749?
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.