ZIP 18030 (Bowmanstown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carbon 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
13 of 705 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carbon County compares with Pennsylvania
Carbon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Carbon County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 18030 at a glance: I-476 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18030: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 705 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 310 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-476 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-309 (2), SR-0248 (1) and SR-1045 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18030 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-476; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 4 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| SR-0248 | 1 |
| SR-1045 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-3019 | 1 |
| SR-443 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| I-7476 | 271 |
| I-0080 | 158 |
| SR-0209 | 66 |
| SR-0903 | 20 |
| Northeast Et | 17 |
| SR-0443 | 17 |
| SR-8004 | 13 |
| SR-0940 | 13 |
ZIP 18030 at a glance
| Population | 483 |
| Density | 627 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,173 |
| Median home value | $180,500 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 37 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +33% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | -2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 57 | +18% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18030?
Carbon County has had 705 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 310 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 18030?
I-476 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18030 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18030?
March has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18030?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18030 compare with Pennsylvania?
Carbon County records 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18030?
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.