ZIP 19144 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19144: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 19144: I-95 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19144 since 2015.
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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-676 (5), US-130 (5) and I-476 (4).
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 19144 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Philadelphia County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| US-130 | 5 |
| I-476 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-611 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-30 | 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 19144 at a glance
| Population | 50,580 |
| Density | 5,442 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,161 |
| Median home value | $236,542 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 280 a year in the 1990s and 427 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 19144
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19144?
Since 2015, 4,872 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Philadelphia County (3,364 injured, 73 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19144?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19144: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19144?
May has the most truck crashes in Philadelphia County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19144?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Philadelphia County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19144 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Philadelphia County has 26.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19144?
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.