ZIP 19085 (Villanova, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19085: 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 sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 19085: I-476 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19085.
Overview
Police reported 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 1,311 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19085 is I-476, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-76 (4), SR-4004 (3) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 124 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is October, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19085 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-476; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-476 | 6 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-4004 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
| Righters Mill Rd | 1 |
| Rochelle Ave | 1 |
| SR-0363 | 1 |
| SR-1001 | 1 |
| SR-2030 | 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 19085 at a glance
| Population | 11,230 |
| Density | 696 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $1,053,145 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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 19085
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19085?
2,550 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 1,311 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19085?
I-476 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19085 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19085?
The worst month is May: 9.4% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19085?
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 19085 compared with Pennsylvania?
Delaware County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19085?
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.