ZIP 17823 (Dornsife, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17823: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Northumberland County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 17823: US-11 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17823 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northumberland County. They injured 273 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-0225 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-225 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17823 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 6 |
| SR-0225 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-3018 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 17823 at a glance
| Population | 1,258 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,864 |
| Median home value | $231,695 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 17823
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17823?
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 17823?
Since 2015, US-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17823: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17823?
The worst month is June: 12.4% of truck crashes in Northumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17823?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17823 compare with Pennsylvania?
Northumberland County records 56.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17823?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.