ZIP 19477 (Spring House, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19477: 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 |
Montgomery County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,799 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 1,910 people and killed 54.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-476 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19477 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-611 (3), SR-232 (2) and SR-309 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 283 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19477 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-476, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 4 |
| SR-611 | 3 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| Ssr-2038 County Line Rd | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-0363 | 1 |
| SR-1003 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 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 19477 at a glance
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 737 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 19477
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19477?
Since 2015, 4,799 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,910 injured, 54 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19477?
Since 2015, I-476 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19477: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19477?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19477?
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 19477 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 46.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19477?
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.