ZIP 18210 (Albrightsville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18210: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Carbon County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 18210 at a glance: I-476 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 18210.
Overview
Police reported 705 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 310 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-476 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-80 (5), SR-940 (2) and Burger Hollow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18210 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-476 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 7 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-940 | 2 |
| Burger Hollow Rd | 1 |
| I-0080 | 1 |
| SR-0115 | 1 |
| SR-0534 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 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 18210 at a glance
| Population | 7,587 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,683 |
| Median home value | $231,891 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18210
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18210?
Carbon County has had 705 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 310 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 18210?
Since 2015, I-476 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18210: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18210?
The worst month is March: 11.1% of truck crashes in Carbon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18210?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 18210 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18210?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.