ZIP 17855 (New Berlin, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17855: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Union County is lower 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.
The headline for Union County: 18.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 446 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 787 people were injured and 78 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17855 happened on US-11 (3), US-15 (3), SR-0304 (1), SR-104 (1) and SR-147 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17855 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 17855 at a glance
| Population | 1,014 |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,929 |
| Median home value | $215,634 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 17855
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17855?
Union County has had 446 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 787 people and killing 78.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17855?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17855?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17855 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 89.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17855?
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.