Millbourne, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millbourne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millbourne and Philadelphia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Philadelphia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Philadelphia County compares with Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Philadelphia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Philadelphia County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Philadelphia County at a glance: 1.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Philadelphia County. They injured 3,364 people and killed 73.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Millbourne since 2015, this page uses Philadelphia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Millbourne since 2015 were spread across roads: I-76 (6), I-95 (6), I-476 (5), I-676 (5) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
225 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Millbourne fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Philadelphia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-476 | 5 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| US-130 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Philadelphia County) |
|---|---|
| I-0095 | 1,018 |
| I-0076 | 459 |
| SR-0001 | 190 |
| I-0676 | 181 |
| Walt Whitman Br | 93 |
| SR-0611 | 93 |
| SR-3019 | 89 |
| SR-0291 | 78 |
Millbourne at a glance
| Population | 1,217 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 16,446 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19151) | $54,634 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19151) | $192,047 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Philadelphia 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 | 280 | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 314 | +12% | 6.1 |
| 2010s | 354 | +12% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 427 | +21% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 280 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 427. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Millbourne
How many truck crashes happen in Millbourne?
4,872 truck crashes have been reported in Philadelphia County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 3,364 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Millbourne?
Truck crashes in Philadelphia County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Millbourne?
Since 2015, Philadelphia County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Millbourne compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Philadelphia County records 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Millbourne?
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.