ZIP 17888 (Wilburton, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17888: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
13 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Pennsylvania
Columbia County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Columbia County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 17888: I-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17888: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 179 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-0901 (2), SR-487 (2) and Keystone Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17888 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-0901 | 2 |
| SR-487 | 2 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4020 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 213 |
| SR-0011 | 56 |
| SR-0042 | 45 |
| SR-0487 | 22 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 13 |
| SR-0093 | 7 |
| SR-0044 | 6 |
| SR-0118 | 6 |
ZIP 17888 at a glance
| Population | 446 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $144,088 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 40 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +20% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | +3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17888
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17888?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 179 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17888?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17888 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17888?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17888?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17888 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17888?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.