ZIP 19154 (Philadelphia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19154: 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.
The headline for ZIP 19154: US-130 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19154.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19154 is US-130, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), I-295 (4) and I-276 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 225 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is November, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19154 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-130 | 11 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| I-276 | 3 |
| 700-Nj Turnpike | 2 |
| SR-1003 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Algon Ave | 1 |
| CR-635 Springside Rd | 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 19154 at a glance
| Population | 33,796 |
| Density | 2,040 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,027 |
| Median home value | $290,817 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. 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 19154
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19154?
Philadelphia County has had 4,872 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,364 people and killing 73.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19154?
Since 2015, US-130 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19154: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19154?
May has the most truck crashes in Philadelphia County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19154?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Philadelphia County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19154 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Philadelphia County has 26.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19154?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.