ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19138: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 19138: I-95 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19138.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Philadelphia County. They injured 3,364 people and killed 73.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19138 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (4), US-130 (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.
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 19138 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-76 | 4 |
| US-130 | 4 |
| I-676 | 3 |
| I-476 | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-611 | 2 |
| US-1 | 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 19138 at a glance
| Population | 30,821 |
| Density | 6,745 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,744 |
| Median home value | $182,081 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 19138
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19138?
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 19138?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19138: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19138?
May has the most truck crashes in Philadelphia County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19138?
225 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Philadelphia County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19138 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Philadelphia County records 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19138?
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.