ZIP 17856 (New Columbia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17856: 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.
What stands out in Union County: 18.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 446 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 787 people were injured and 78 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17856 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-15 (5), SR-405 (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 17856 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| 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 17856 at a glance
| Population | 3,167 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,661 |
| Median home value | $211,249 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 17856
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17856?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 787 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17856?
I-80 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17856 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17856?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17856?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17856 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 89.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17856?
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.