ZIP 19135 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19135: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
ZIP 19135 at a glance: US-130 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19135: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks in Philadelphia County since 2015: 3,364 people were injured and 73 were killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 19135 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (8), I-295 (5) 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.
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 19135 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-130; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- 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 Philadelphia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 9 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-295 | 5 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| I-276 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 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 19135 at a glance
| Population | 33,803 |
| Density | 5,761 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,138 |
| Median home value | $197,524 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 280 to 427. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 19135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19135?
4,872 truck crashes have been reported in Philadelphia County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 3,364 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19135?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19135 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19135?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Philadelphia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19135?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Philadelphia County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19135 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Philadelphia County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19135?
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.