ZIP 19363 (Oxford, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19363: 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 |
Chester County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Chester County: January garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chester County since 2015: 1,207 people were injured and 54 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19363 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-10 (2), SR-272 (2), SR-41 (2), CR-52 (1) and SR-0472 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
117 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19363 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-272 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| SR-0472 | 1 |
| SR-2003 | 1 |
| SR-472 | 1 |
| Sr- 276 Jacob Tome Mem Hwy | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 19363 at a glance
| Population | 18,231 |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,067 |
| Median home value | $367,785 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 208 a year in the 1990s and 252 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19363
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19363?
Since 2015, 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (1,207 injured, 54 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19363?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19363?
Garbage trucks were involved in 117 reported crashes in Chester County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19363 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19363?
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.