ZIP 18229 (Jim Thorpe, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18229: 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 sits below Pennsylvania 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.
What stands out in ZIP 18229: I-476 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 18229.
Overview
Carbon County has recorded 705 truck crashes since 2015, with 310 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 18229 is I-476, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (3), SR-0534 (1) and SR-443 (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 18229 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| SR-0534 | 1 |
| SR-443 | 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 18229 at a glance
| Population | 9,248 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,875 |
| Median home value | $238,362 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 18229
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18229?
705 truck crashes have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 310 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18229?
Since 2015, I-476 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18229: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18229?
March has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18229?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18229 compare with Pennsylvania?
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 18229?
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.