ZIP 19125 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19125: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Philadelphia 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Philadelphia County compares with Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Philadelphia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Philadelphia 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 after dark.
ZIP 19125 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19125 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Philadelphia County. They injured 3,364 people and killed 73.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19125 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-130 (8), I-76 (6) and I-676 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 225 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19125 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Philadelphia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-130 | 8 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Philadelphia County) |
|---|---|
| I-0095 | 1,018 |
| I-0076 | 459 |
| SR-0001 | 190 |
| I-0676 | 181 |
| Walt Whitman Br | 93 |
| SR-0611 | 93 |
| SR-3019 | 89 |
| SR-0291 | 78 |
ZIP 19125 at a glance
| Population | 25,140 |
| Density | 7,179 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,554 |
| Median home value | $398,915 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Philadelphia 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 | 280 | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 314 | +12% | 6.1 |
| 2010s | 354 | +12% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 427 | +21% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 280 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 427. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19125
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19125?
Philadelphia County has had 4,872 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,364 people and killing 73.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19125?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19125 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19125?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Philadelphia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19125?
Since 2015, Philadelphia County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19125 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Philadelphia County has 26.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19125?
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.