ZIP 17827 (Freeburg, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17827: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Snyder County at a glance: 1 in 63 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Snyder County. They injured 119 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
5.1% 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 17827 is US-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-0225 (1), SR-104 (1) and SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17827 fleets
- Build extra time into November 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Snyder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 4 |
| SR-0225 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 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 17827 at a glance
| Population | 877 |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,806 |
| Median home value | $185,621 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 17827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17827?
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 17827?
NHTSA data shows US-11 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17827 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17827?
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 17827?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snyder County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17827 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Snyder County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17827?
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.