ZIP 19151 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19151: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Philadelphia County at a glance: 1.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
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
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19151 happened on I-476 (6), I-95 (6), I-676 (5), I-76 (4) and US-1 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 225 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across 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 19151 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-476 | 6 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-676 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Atlantic Ave | 1 |
| CR-561 Haddon 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 19151 at a glance
| Population | 33,267 |
| Density | 5,355 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,634 |
| Median home value | $192,047 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 280 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 427. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 19151
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19151?
Philadelphia County has had 4,872 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,364 people and killing 73.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19151?
Truck crashes in Philadelphia County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19151?
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 19151 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Philadelphia County has 26.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19151?
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.