Wyndmoor, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wyndmoor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wyndmoor 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Wyndmoor: I-476 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wyndmoor.
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 Wyndmoor since 2015, this page uses Philadelphia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-476 leads within 10 miles of Wyndmoor with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-76 (3), SR-611 (3) and I-95 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 225 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wyndmoor fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-476 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- 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-476 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-611 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Algon Ave | 1 |
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 |
Wyndmoor at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19118) | $109,649 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19118) | $723,132 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 280 to 427. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wyndmoor
How common are truck crashes in Wyndmoor?
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Philadelphia County (3,364 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wyndmoor?
NHTSA data shows I-476 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wyndmoor since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wyndmoor?
Truck crashes in Philadelphia County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wyndmoor?
225 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Philadelphia County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wyndmoor compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Philadelphia County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wyndmoor?
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.