Amity Township, Berks County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amity Township, Berks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amity Township, Berks County and Berks County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Berks County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Berks County compares with Pennsylvania
Berks County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Amity Township, Berks County: US-422 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Amity.
Overview
Berks County has recorded 4,182 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,968 people injured and 108 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Amity Township, Berks County had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Berks County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-422 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-73 (3), I-176 (1) and SR-0023 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
168 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Amity Township, Berks County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-422 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Berks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 5 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| I-176 | 1 |
| SR-0023 | 1 |
| SR-0724 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-662 | 1 |
| SR-724 | 1 |
| Ssr-2010 Washington St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berks County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 1,095 |
| SR-0222 | 639 |
| SR-0422 | 349 |
| SR-0061 | 231 |
| SR-0183 | 147 |
| SR-0073 | 92 |
| SR-0012 | 70 |
| SR-0724 | 56 |
Amity Township, Berks County at a glance
| Population | 13,567 |
| Land area | 18.1 sq mi |
| Density | 750 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19518) | $114,181 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19518) | $352,257 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berks 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 | 256 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 283 | +11% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 278 | -2% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 374 | +34% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 256 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 374. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amity Township, Berks County
How common are truck crashes in Amity Township, Berks County?
4,182 truck crashes have been reported in Berks County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 1,968 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Amity Township, Berks County?
US-422 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Amity since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Amity Township, Berks County?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Berks County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Amity Township, Berks County?
Since 2015, Berks County has reported 168 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Amity Township, Berks County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Berks County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amity Township, Berks County?
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.