ZIP 17931 (Frackville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17931: 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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
Schuylkill County has recorded 1,452 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,138 people injured and 93 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 17931 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0901 (2), SR-901 (2) and Keystone Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 16.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17931 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuylkill County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Schuylkill County.
- With 15.0% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-0901 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| Morea Rd | 1 |
| SR-0061 | 1 |
| SR-1011 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-209 | 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 17931 at a glance
| Population | 8,899 |
| Density | 649 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,507 |
| Median home value | $122,131 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 17931
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 17931?
1,452 truck crashes have been reported in Schuylkill County since 2015, with 93 deaths and 1,138 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 17931?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17931 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 17931?
March has the most truck crashes in Schuylkill County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 17931?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Schuylkill County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17931 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuylkill County has 85.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17931?
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.