ZIP 17830 (Herndon, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17830: 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 17830: US-11 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17830: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Northumberland County has recorded 607 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-0225 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-225 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17830 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northumberland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Northumberland 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-147 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-3018 | 1 |
| US-209 | 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 17830 at a glance
| Population | 1,938 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,942 |
| Median home value | $192,081 |
| 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17830
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17830?
607 truck crashes have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 273 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17830?
NHTSA data shows US-11 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17830 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17830?
Truck crashes in Northumberland County peak in June, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17830?
Since 2015, Northumberland County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17830 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17830?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.