Whitemarsh, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitemarsh: 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
16 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitemarsh compares with Pennsylvania
Whitemarsh against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitemarsh stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitemarsh | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Whitemarsh sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Whitemarsh: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.1%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Whitemarsh has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-476 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-4004 (3), SR-611 (3) and I-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Whitemarsh fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitemarsh.
- Where you can, review stops along I-476; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 34.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Whitemarsh
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 6 |
| SR-4004 | 3 |
| SR-611 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Algon Ave | 1 |
| Chelten Ave | 1 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitemarsh) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 130 |
| SR-0073 | 12 |
| SR-3007 | 12 |
| Ridge Pk | 12 |
| SR-3014 | 8 |
| SR-3053 | 5 |
| SR-2028 | 5 |
| SR-3003 | 5 |
Whitemarsh at a glance
| Population | 20,167 |
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,378 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19444) | $147,418 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19444) | $536,400 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitemarsh 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 | 10 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +62% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | -1% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +28% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitemarsh
How many truck crashes happen in Whitemarsh?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitemarsh (93 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whitemarsh?
NHTSA data shows I-476 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitemarsh since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whitemarsh?
The worst month is June: 13.3% of truck crashes in Whitemarsh happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whitemarsh?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Whitemarsh since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Whitemarsh compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitemarsh has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whitemarsh?
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.