ZIP 18970 (Trumbauersville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18970: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 18970: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18970: 1.5 in 2016–19, 2.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 3,681 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bucks County since 2015: 1,650 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 18970 is SR-309, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-476 (3), SR-663 (2) and CR-563 Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
215 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18970 fleets
- Build extra time into December 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.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-309 | 5 |
| I-476 | 3 |
| SR-663 | 2 |
| CR-563 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Gruber Rd | 1 |
| SR-0663 | 1 |
| SR-1003 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-4047 | 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 18970 at a glance
| Population | 553 |
| Density | 519 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,688 |
| Median home value | $328,906 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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. 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 18970
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18970?
3,681 truck crashes have been reported in Bucks County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 1,650 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18970?
NHTSA data shows SR-309 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18970 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18970?
The worst month is December: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bucks County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18970?
215 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bucks County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 18970 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bucks County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18970?
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.