ZIP 18902 (Doylestown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18902: 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 |
Bucks County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bucks County at a glance: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,681 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bucks County. They injured 1,650 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-611 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 18902 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0232 (1), SR-0611 (1) and SR-152 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 215 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
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 18902 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-611 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bucks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-611 | 3 |
| SR-0232 | 1 |
| SR-0611 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-2036 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-413 | 1 |
| Ssr-2038 County Line Rd | 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 18902 at a glance
| Population | 22,898 |
| Density | 326 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $161,267 |
| Median home value | $666,431 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 248 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 338. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18902
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18902?
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 18902?
SR-611 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18902 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18902?
The worst month is December: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bucks County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18902?
Garbage trucks were involved in 215 reported crashes in Bucks County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18902 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Bucks County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18902?
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.