ZIP 19335 (Downingtown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19335: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chester 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with Pennsylvania
Chester County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Chester County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Chester County: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chester County. They injured 1,207 people and killed 54.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19335 is US-322, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-76 (3), SR-100 (3) and US-202 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 117 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.8 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19335 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-322 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-3070 | 1 |
| SR-8033 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 482 |
| SR-0030 | 219 |
| SR-0202 | 216 |
| SR-0041 | 204 |
| SR-0100 | 140 |
| SR-0010 | 96 |
| SR-0322 | 84 |
| SR-0001 | 84 |
ZIP 19335 at a glance
| Population | 53,629 |
| Density | 478 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,249 |
| Median home value | $494,053 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 208 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 196 | -6% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +1% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 252 | +27% | 4.4 |
In the 1990s about 208 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 252. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19335
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19335?
Chester County has had 2,885 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,207 people and killing 54.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19335?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19335: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19335?
January has the most truck crashes in Chester County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19335?
117 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19335 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19335?
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.