ZIP 18212 (Ashfield, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18212: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 18212: I-476 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18212 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
March has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 18212 is I-476, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-309 (2), SR-443 (2) and SR-0248 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18212 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| SR-443 | 2 |
| SR-0248 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 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 18212 at a glance
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 18212
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18212?
Since 2015, 705 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (310 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 18212?
NHTSA data shows I-476 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18212 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18212?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in March, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18212?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18212 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carbon County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18212?
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.