West Grove, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Grove 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. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in West Grove since 2015, this page uses Chester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
SR-41 leads within 10 miles of West Grove with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (2), Pemberton Rd (1) and SR-0472 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 117 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for West Grove fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Pemberton Rd | 1 |
| SR-0472 | 1 |
| SR-3033 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
West Grove at a glance
| Population | 2,831 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4,349 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19390) | $128,858 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19390) | $417,633 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 208 to 252. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Grove
How many truck accidents are there in West Grove?
Since 2015, 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (1,207 injured, 54 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Grove?
Since 2015, SR-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Grove: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Grove?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Grove?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 117 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Grove compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Grove?
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.