ZIP 19043 (Holmes, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19043: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Delaware County is lower on 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).
What stands out in ZIP 19043: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19043: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 1,311 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-322 (5), I-476 (4) and I-76 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 124 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19043 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-95 | 7 |
| US-322 | 5 |
| I-476 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| CR-130 | 1 |
| CR-662 High Hill Rd | 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 19043 at a glance
| Population | 3,317 |
| Density | 3,203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,377 |
| Median home value | $275,770 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 157 a year in the 1990s and 229 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19043
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19043?
Since 2015, 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (1,311 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19043?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19043: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19043?
May has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19043?
124 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19043 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19043?
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.