ZIP 17922 (Auburn, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17922: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schuylkill 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
16.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Schuylkill County compares with Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuylkill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Schuylkill County sits below Pennsylvania on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Schuylkill County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Schuylkill County has recorded 1,452 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,138 people injured and 93 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17922 is SR-61, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-78 (5), SR-183 (4) and Berne Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 16.0 deaths compared with 6.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17922 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Schuylkill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 10 |
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-183 | 4 |
| Berne Dr | 1 |
| SR-0061 | 1 |
| SR-0443 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| SR-895 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schuylkill County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 532 |
| SR-0061 | 211 |
| SR-0309 | 84 |
| SR-0901 | 79 |
| SR-0054 | 51 |
| SR-0443 | 47 |
| SR-0209 | 39 |
| SR-0183 | 36 |
ZIP 17922 at a glance
| Population | 4,803 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,260 |
| Median home value | $254,396 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuylkill 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 | 112 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 128 | +13% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 99 | -23% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 131 | +33% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 112 to 131. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17922
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17922?
Since 2015, 1,452 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schuylkill County (1,138 injured, 93 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 17922?
NHTSA data shows SR-61 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17922 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17922?
The worst month is March: 12.7% of truck crashes in Schuylkill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17922?
Since 2015, Schuylkill County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 17922 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuylkill County has 85.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 17922?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.