ZIP 19136 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19136: 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.
The headline for ZIP 19136: US-130 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19136 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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.
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 19136 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-295 (7), I-95 (7) and I-276 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
225 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
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 19136 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- Look at alternatives to US-130 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 12 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-276 | 3 |
| I-676 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| 11th St | 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 19136 at a glance
| Population | 36,262 |
| Density | 2,918 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,687 |
| Median home value | $225,221 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19136
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19136?
4,872 truck crashes have been reported in Philadelphia County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 3,364 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19136?
NHTSA data shows US-130 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19136 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19136?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Philadelphia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19136?
Since 2015, Philadelphia County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19136 compare with Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia County records 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19136?
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.