ZIP 18014 (Bath, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northampton County, 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with Pennsylvania
Northampton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Northampton County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 18014: SR-33 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18014: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northampton County. They injured 1,038 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 18014 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-22 (3), SR-145 (2) and SR-248 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 6 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| SR-248 | 2 |
| SR-0033 | 1 |
| SR-0512 | 1 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| SR-1045 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-2018 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 473 |
| SR-0033 | 216 |
| SR-0022 | 178 |
| SR-0512 | 167 |
| SR-0248 | 107 |
| SR-0191 | 49 |
| SR-0611 | 47 |
| SR-1002 | 41 |
ZIP 18014 at a glance
| Population | 12,097 |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,027 |
| Median home value | $293,322 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | 97 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 116 | +20% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | +13% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 206 | +56% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 97 a year in the 1990s and 206 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18014
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18014?
Since 2015, 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northampton County (1,038 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18014?
SR-33 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18014 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18014?
August has the most truck crashes in Northampton County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 18014?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18014 compare with Pennsylvania?
Northampton County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18014?
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.