ZIP 17853 (Mount Pleasant Mills, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17853: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Snyder County: 1 in 63 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Snyder County. They injured 119 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-0035 (1), SR-0225 (1) and SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17853 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Snyder County.
- Look at alternatives to US-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 5 |
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-0225 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-225 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 17853 at a glance
| Population | 2,993 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,787 |
| Median home value | $218,680 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17853
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17853?
336 truck crashes have been reported in Snyder County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 119 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17853?
NHTSA data shows US-11 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17853 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17853?
November has the most truck crashes in Snyder County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17853?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Snyder County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17853 compared with Pennsylvania?
Snyder County records 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17853?
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.