ZIP 17861 (Paxtonville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17861: 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 sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Snyder County: 1 in 63 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Snyder County has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
SR-235 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17861 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0035 (1), SR-104 (1) and SR-204 (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 17861 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-235, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Snyder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-235 | 2 |
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 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 17861 at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,607 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17861
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17861?
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Snyder County (119 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17861?
Since 2015, SR-235 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17861: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17861?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Snyder County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17861?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snyder County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 17861 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Snyder County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17861?
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.