ZIP 19342 (Glen Mills, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19342: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Pennsylvania
Delaware County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Delaware County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 19342: US-13 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19342: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 1,311 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-495 (3), US-202 (3) and I-476 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 124 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is October, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19342 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Delaware County.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 4 |
| I-495 | 3 |
| US-202 | 3 |
| I-476 | 2 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Darley Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hinckley Ave | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| I-0095 | 584 |
| I-0476 | 376 |
| SR-0322 | 147 |
| SR-0001 | 146 |
| SR-0003 | 91 |
| SR-0013 | 89 |
| SR-0291 | 82 |
| SR-0452 | 49 |
ZIP 19342 at a glance
| Population | 20,770 |
| Density | 406 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,688 |
| Median home value | $590,164 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 157 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 156 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 174 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 229 | +32% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 157 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 229. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19342
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19342?
Since 2015, 2,550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (1,311 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19342?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19342: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19342?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in May, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19342?
Garbage trucks were involved in 124 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 19342 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19342?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.