ZIP 17813 (Beavertown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17813: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Snyder 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
7 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Snyder County compares with Pennsylvania
Snyder County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snyder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Snyder County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Snyder County: 1 in 63 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 336 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snyder County since 2015: 119 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-235 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17813 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0035 (1), SR-104 (1) and US-522 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17813 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-235; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Snyder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-235 | 2 |
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snyder County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 157 |
| SR-0522 | 43 |
| SR-0015 | 23 |
| SR-0104 | 21 |
| SR-0035 | 13 |
| SR-0235 | 11 |
| SR-8015 | 6 |
| Charles Attig Mem Hw | 5 |
ZIP 17813 at a glance
| Population | 2,028 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,792 |
| Median home value | $189,588 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snyder 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 | 30 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +29% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17813
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17813?
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Snyder County (119 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17813?
SR-235 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17813 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17813?
Truck crashes in Snyder County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17813?
Since 2015, Snyder County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17813 compared with Pennsylvania?
Snyder County records 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17813?
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.