ZIP 19405 (Bridgeport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19405: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Pennsylvania
Montgomery County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Montgomery County is lower 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).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (283 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 4,799 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 1,910 people were injured and 54 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-476 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-4004 (3), I-76 (2) and US-202 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 283 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19405 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-476, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 6 |
| SR-4004 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Chelten Ave | 1 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
| Righters Mill Rd | 1 |
| Rochelle Ave | 1 |
| SR-0363 | 1 |
| SR-1001 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 519 |
| I-0076 | 488 |
| I-7476 | 419 |
| I-0476 | 262 |
| SR-0422 | 208 |
| SR-0063 | 188 |
| SR-0309 | 143 |
| SR-0202 | 115 |
ZIP 19405 at a glance
| Population | 5,145 |
| Density | 1,930 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,859 |
| Median home value | $335,174 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 267 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 344 | +29% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 332 | -3% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 428 | +29% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 267 a year in the 1990s and 428 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19405
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19405?
4,799 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 1,910 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19405?
I-476 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19405 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19405?
August has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19405?
283 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19405 compared with Pennsylvania?
Montgomery County records 46.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19405?
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.