ZIP 19140 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19140: 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.
ZIP 19140 at a glance: I-95 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19140.
Overview
Police reported 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks in Philadelphia County since 2015: 3,364 people were injured and 73 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19140 is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-130 (8), I-76 (6) and I-676 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 225 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is November, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19140 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 9 |
| US-130 | 8 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-30 | 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 19140 at a glance
| Population | 53,385 |
| Density | 6,539 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,226 |
| Median home value | $104,593 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19140
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19140?
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Philadelphia County (3,364 injured, 73 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19140?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19140 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19140?
May has the most truck crashes in Philadelphia County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19140?
Since 2015, Philadelphia County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19140 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Philadelphia County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19140?
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.