Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heidelberg Township, Berks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Township, Berks County: SR-183 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Heidelberg: 5 since 2015.
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.
Heidelberg Township, Berks County had 17 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
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
8.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Heidelberg is SR-183, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-78 (3), US-422 (3) and I-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Heidelberg Township, Berks County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Berks County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-183, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-183 | 5 |
| I-78 | 3 |
| US-422 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-419 | 2 |
| US-222 | 2 |
| E Mountain Ave | 1 |
| Papermill Rd | 1 |
| Richland Rd | 1 |
| SR-4017 | 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 |
Heidelberg Township, Berks County at a glance
| Population | 1,761 |
| Land area | 14.3 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19551) | $90,504 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19551) | $264,365 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 256 to 374. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heidelberg Township, Berks County
How many truck crashes happen in Heidelberg Township, Berks County?
4,182 truck crashes have been reported in Berks County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 1,968 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Heidelberg Township, Berks County?
SR-183 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Heidelberg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Heidelberg Township, Berks County?
January has the most truck crashes in Berks County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Heidelberg Township, Berks County?
168 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berks County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Heidelberg Township, Berks County compare with Pennsylvania?
Berks County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Heidelberg Township, Berks County?
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.