ZIP 17832 (Marion Heights, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17832: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Northumberland County: June worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northumberland County. They injured 273 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17832 since 2015: I-81 (2), SR-0901 (2), SR-487 (2), Keystone Blvd (1) and SR-2044 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17832 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-0901 | 2 |
| SR-487 | 2 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-4020 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 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 17832 at a glance
| Population | 578 |
| Density | 285 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,569 |
| Median home value | $101,416 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 17832
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17832?
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northumberland County (273 injured, 20 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17832?
Truck crashes in Northumberland County peak in June, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17832?
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 17832 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17832?
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.