ZIP 17772 (Turbotville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17772: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montour 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
6 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montour County compares with Pennsylvania
Montour County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montour County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montour County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Montour County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Montour County: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Montour County has recorded 313 truck crashes since 2015, with 172 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% 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 (7). Next come SR-54 (2), US-15 (2) and Exchange Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17772 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| Exchange Rd | 1 |
| SR-0118 | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montour County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 193 |
| SR-0054 | 50 |
| SR-0011 | 17 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 12 |
| SR-0642 | 6 |
| SR-0254 | 4 |
| Continental Bl | 3 |
| Ferry St | 2 |
ZIP 17772 at a glance
| Population | 2,693 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,146 |
| Median home value | $241,507 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montour 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +48% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 29 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17772
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17772?
313 truck crashes have been reported in Montour County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 172 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17772?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17772 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17772?
June has the most truck crashes in Montour County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17772?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Montour County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17772 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montour County has 148.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17772?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.