ZIP 17834 (Kulpmont, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17834: 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.
The headline for Northumberland County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 12.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northumberland County since 2015: 273 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17834 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 17834 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northumberland County.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 17834 at a glance
| Population | 3,480 |
| Density | 239 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,167 |
| Median home value | $101,802 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 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 17834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17834?
607 truck crashes have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 273 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17834?
June has the most truck crashes in Northumberland County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17834?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 17834 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northumberland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17834?
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.