ZIP 19126 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19126: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County is lower 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 after dark.
ZIP 19126 at a glance: US-130 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19126 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
US-130 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19126 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (7), I-76 (4) and I-676 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 225 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19126 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-130 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 8 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| I-676 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-611 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Algon Ave | 1 |
| Atlantic Ave | 1 |
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 19126 at a glance
| Population | 17,483 |
| Density | 5,674 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,176 |
| Median home value | $227,264 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19126
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19126?
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Philadelphia County (3,364 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19126?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19126 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19126?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Philadelphia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19126?
225 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Philadelphia County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19126 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Philadelphia County has 26.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19126?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.