ZIP 19551 (Robesonia, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19551: 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 19551 at a glance: SR-183 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19551.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berks County. They injured 1,968 people and killed 108.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19551 is SR-183, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-222 (4), I-76 (2) and I-78 (2).
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 19551 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-183, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Berks County.
- 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 Berks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-183 | 5 |
| US-222 | 4 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| I-78 | 2 |
| SR-419 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| E Mountain Ave | 1 |
| Papermill Rd | 1 |
| Richland Rd | 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 19551 at a glance
| Population | 4,778 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,504 |
| Median home value | $264,365 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19551
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19551?
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 19551?
Since 2015, SR-183 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19551: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19551?
January has the most truck crashes in Berks County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19551?
168 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berks County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19551 compare 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 19551?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.