ZIP 19535 (Limekiln, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19535: 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 19535 at a glance: US-222 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19535: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berks County. They injured 1,968 people and killed 108.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
8.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-222 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-422 (5), SR-61 (3) and SR-73 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
168 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19535 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-222; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-222 | 6 |
| US-422 | 5 |
| SR-61 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| I-176 | 1 |
| Oley St | 1 |
| Rising Sun Av | 1 |
| SR-0724 | 1 |
| SR-662 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Fleetwood Lyons Rd | 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 19535 at a glance
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 256 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 374. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 19535
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19535?
Since 2015, 4,182 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berks County (1,968 injured, 108 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19535?
NHTSA data shows US-222 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19535 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19535?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Berks County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19535?
Since 2015, Berks County has reported 168 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19535 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Berks County has 81.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19535?
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.