Lower Merion, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lower Merion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
14 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lower Merion compares with Pennsylvania
Lower Merion against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lower Merion stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lower Merion | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Lower Merion sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lower Merion: I-476 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lower Merion.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lower Merion since 2015: 213 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lower Merion is I-476, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (5), I-95 (3) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Lower Merion fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lower Merion.
- Where you can, review stops along I-476; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% 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
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 Lower Merion
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 6 |
| I-76 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Chelten Ave | 1 |
| Erie St | 1 |
| Front St | 1 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lower Merion) |
|---|---|
| I-0076 | 252 |
| I-0476 | 35 |
| Montgomery Av | 18 |
| SR-0030 | 16 |
| Conshohocken State Rd | 13 |
| Schuylkill Ex | 12 |
| SR-0001 | 11 |
| SR-0023 | 8 |
Lower Merion at a glance
| Population | 64,702 |
| Land area | 23.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,740 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19072) | $172,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19072) | $817,830 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lower Merion 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 | 28 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 38 | +32% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | -20% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +42% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lower Merion
How many truck accidents are there in Lower Merion?
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lower Merion (213 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lower Merion?
NHTSA data shows I-476 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lower Merion since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lower Merion?
Truck crashes in Lower Merion peak in July, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lower Merion?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Lower Merion since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Lower Merion compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Lower Merion records 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lower Merion?
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.