ZIP 19079 (Sharon Hill, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19079: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 19079 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19079 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 1,311 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-76 (6), I-676 (5) and I-295 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
124 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19079 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-95 | 7 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| I-476 | 4 |
| US-13 | 4 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
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 19079 at a glance
| Population | 8,745 |
| Density | 2,088 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,454 |
| Median home value | $169,403 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 157 to 229. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19079
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19079?
2,550 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 1,311 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19079?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19079 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19079?
May has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 124 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 19079 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 19079?
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.