ZIP 17837 (Lewisburg, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
6 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Pennsylvania
Union County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 7.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.83 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 3.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Union County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Union County: 18.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 787 people and killed 78.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17837 is I-80, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-15 (5), US-11 (2) and SR-0304 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17837 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 199 |
| SR-0015 | 111 |
| SR-0045 | 32 |
| SR-0192 | 14 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 11 |
| SR-1002 | 8 |
| SR-0104 | 8 |
| SR-1011 | 6 |
ZIP 17837 at a glance
| Population | 18,403 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,975 |
| Median home value | $285,655 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 34 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17837
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17837?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 787 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17837?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17837 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17837?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17837?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17837 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 89.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17837?
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.