ZIP 19041 (Haverford, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Pennsylvania
Delaware County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Delaware County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Delaware County: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 2,550 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,311 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19041 happened on I-476 (6), I-76 (6), US-1 (3), US-13 (2) and 11th St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 124 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 6 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Chelten Ave | 1 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| Lehigh Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Hinckley Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| I-0095 | 584 |
| I-0476 | 376 |
| SR-0322 | 147 |
| SR-0001 | 146 |
| SR-0003 | 91 |
| SR-0013 | 89 |
| SR-0291 | 82 |
| SR-0452 | 49 |
ZIP 19041 at a glance
| Population | 6,308 |
| Density | 742 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,989 |
| Median home value | $957,653 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 157 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 156 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 174 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 229 | +32% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 157 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 229. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19041?
Since 2015, 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (1,311 injured, 35 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19041?
The worst month is May: 9.4% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19041?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 124 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19041 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19041?
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.