ZIP 19127 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19127: 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 sits below Pennsylvania 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 after dark.
The headline for ZIP 19127: I-95 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19127 since 2015.
Overview
Philadelphia County has recorded 4,872 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,364 people injured and 73 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19127 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-476 (5), 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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19127 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- 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 Philadelphia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-476 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| I-676 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Algon Ave | 1 |
| Atlantic Ave | 1 |
| CR-561 Haddon 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 19127 at a glance
| Population | 5,664 |
| Density | 3,832 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,106 |
| Median home value | $358,687 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 19127
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19127?
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 19127?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19127: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19127?
May has the most truck crashes in Philadelphia County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19127?
Since 2015, Philadelphia County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19127 compare 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 19127?
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.