ZIP 18901 (Doylestown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bucks 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bucks County compares with Pennsylvania
Bucks County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bucks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Bucks County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bucks County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (215 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Bucks County has recorded 3,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,650 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 18901 is SR-611, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-309 (2), Ssr-2038 County Line Rd (2) and US-202 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
215 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18901 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-611; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Bucks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-611 | 5 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| Ssr-2038 County Line Rd | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| SR-0232 | 1 |
| SR-0611 | 1 |
| SR-1003 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-3038 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bucks County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 306 |
| I-0095 | 233 |
| SR-0309 | 187 |
| SR-0001 | 185 |
| SR-0013 | 184 |
| SR-0132 | 169 |
| I-7476 | 164 |
| SR-0413 | 140 |
ZIP 18901 at a glance
| Population | 28,509 |
| Density | 525 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,256 |
| Median home value | $577,171 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bucks 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 | 248 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 274 | +11% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 259 | -5% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 338 | +31% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 248 to 338. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18901?
Bucks County has had 3,681 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,650 people and killing 49.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18901?
NHTSA data shows SR-611 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18901 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18901?
The worst month is December: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bucks County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 215 reported crashes in Bucks County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18901 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bucks County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18901?
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.