ZIP 19533 (Leesport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Berks 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Berks County compares with Pennsylvania
Berks County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 19533 at a glance: SR-61 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19533: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,182 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berks County since 2015: 1,968 people were injured and 108 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-222 (7), SR-183 (5) and I-78 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19533 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Berks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 9 |
| US-222 | 7 |
| SR-183 | 5 |
| I-78 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| E Mountain Ave | 1 |
| Oley St | 1 |
| Papermill Rd | 1 |
| Rising Sun Av | 1 |
| SR-4017 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berks County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 1,095 |
| SR-0222 | 639 |
| SR-0422 | 349 |
| SR-0061 | 231 |
| SR-0183 | 147 |
| SR-0073 | 92 |
| SR-0012 | 70 |
| SR-0724 | 56 |
ZIP 19533 at a glance
| Population | 8,648 |
| Density | 194 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,179 |
| Median home value | $308,433 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berks 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 | 256 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 283 | +11% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 278 | -2% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 374 | +34% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 256 to 374. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19533
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19533?
4,182 truck crashes have been reported in Berks County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 1,968 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19533?
Since 2015, SR-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19533: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19533?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Berks County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19533?
Garbage trucks were involved in 168 reported crashes in Berks County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19533 compared with Pennsylvania?
Berks County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19533?
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.