ZIP 18064 (Nazareth, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18064: 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 18064: SR-33 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18064: 7 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-22 (4), SR-248 (2) and I-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in 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 18064 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 7 |
| US-22 | 4 |
| SR-248 | 2 |
| I-78 | 1 |
| SR-0033 | 1 |
| SR-0512 | 1 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| SR-1011 | 1 |
| SR-2018 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 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 18064 at a glance
| Population | 26,970 |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,393 |
| Median home value | $389,039 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 206. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18064
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18064?
2,134 truck crashes have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 1,038 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18064?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18064 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18064?
Truck crashes in Northampton County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18064?
Since 2015, Northampton County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 18064 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 18064?
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.