ZIP 18915 (Colmar, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18915: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Pennsylvania
Montgomery County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (283 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 4,799 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,910 people injured and 54 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
3.4% 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 18915 is SR-611, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-476 (3), SR-309 (2) and Ssr-2038 County Line Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 283 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18915 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-611; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-611 | 4 |
| I-476 | 3 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| Ssr-2038 County Line Rd | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| CR-563 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Gruber Rd | 1 |
| SR-0611 | 1 |
| SR-1003 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 519 |
| I-0076 | 488 |
| I-7476 | 419 |
| I-0476 | 262 |
| SR-0422 | 208 |
| SR-0063 | 188 |
| SR-0309 | 143 |
| SR-0202 | 115 |
ZIP 18915 at a glance
| Population | 1,648 |
| Density | 530 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $141,696 |
| Median home value | $526,401 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 267 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 344 | +29% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 332 | -3% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 428 | +29% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 267 a year in the 1990s and 428 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18915
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18915?
Since 2015, 4,799 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,910 injured, 54 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 18915?
SR-611 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18915 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18915?
August has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18915?
283 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 18915 compared with Pennsylvania?
Montgomery County records 46.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18915?
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.