ZIP 17752 (Montgomery, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17752: 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 ZIP 17752: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17752 since 2015.
Overview
Lycoming County has recorded 610 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17752 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-8002 (3), US-15 (3) and I-180 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 13.8 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17752 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lycoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-8002 | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| I-180 | 2 |
| Church St | 1 |
| N Loyalsock Ave | 1 |
| SR-1017 | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 17752 at a glance
| Population | 4,975 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,118 |
| Median home value | $186,035 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17752
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17752?
Lycoming County has had 610 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17752?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17752 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17752?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lycoming County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17752?
Since 2015, Lycoming County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17752 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lycoming County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17752?
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.