ZIP 17930 (Cumbola, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17930: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Schuylkill County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,452 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schuylkill County. They injured 1,138 people and killed 93.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17930 is SR-61, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-81 (2), SR-0061 (2) and SR-901 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
They recorded 16.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17930 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Schuylkill County.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Schuylkill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 4 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-0061 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| Berne Dr | 1 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| Morea Rd | 1 |
| SR-1011 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 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 17930 at a glance
| Population | 258 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,500 |
| Median home value | $94,822 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 112 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 131. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17930
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17930?
Since 2015, 1,452 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schuylkill County (1,138 injured, 93 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17930?
SR-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17930 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17930?
Truck crashes in Schuylkill County peak in March, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17930?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schuylkill County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 17930 compare with Pennsylvania?
Schuylkill County records 85.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17930?
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.