ZIP 18969 (Telford, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18969: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 3.6% in 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% 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 18969 is SR-309, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-476 (3), SR-663 (2) and CR-563 Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
283 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18969 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 4 |
| I-476 | 3 |
| SR-663 | 2 |
| CR-563 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Gruber Rd | 1 |
| SR-0663 | 1 |
| SR-1003 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 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 18969 at a glance
| Population | 15,245 |
| Density | 359 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,995 |
| Median home value | $387,071 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 267 to 428. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 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 18969
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18969?
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 18969?
SR-309 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18969 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18969?
August has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18969?
Garbage trucks were involved in 283 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18969 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18969?
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.