South Coatesville, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Coatesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Coatesville and Chester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chester County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with Pennsylvania
Chester County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Chester County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Chester County at a glance: January garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chester County since 2015: 1,207 people were injured and 54 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in South Coatesville since 2015, this page uses Chester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-10 (4), US-322 (4) and US-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
117 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Coatesville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 4 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Pemberton Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-3033 | 1 |
| SR-3068 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 482 |
| SR-0030 | 219 |
| SR-0202 | 216 |
| SR-0041 | 204 |
| SR-0100 | 140 |
| SR-0010 | 96 |
| SR-0322 | 84 |
| SR-0001 | 84 |
South Coatesville at a glance
| Population | 1,747 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,005 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19358) | $71,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19358) | $161,259 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 208 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 196 | -6% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +1% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 252 | +27% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 208 a year in the 1990s and 252 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Coatesville
How common are truck crashes in South Coatesville?
Chester County has had 2,885 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,207 people and killing 54.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Coatesville?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Coatesville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Coatesville?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Coatesville?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 117 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in South Coatesville compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Coatesville?
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.