Rodney Village, DE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rodney Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rodney Village and Kent County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kent County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Delaware
Kent County against Delaware and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kent County | Delaware | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 53.2 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 12.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 39.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 22.7% | 24.8% | same |
Kent County sits below Delaware on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kent County: 3.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 893 truck crashes since 2015, with 511 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Rodney Village had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kent County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.9% for Delaware.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Delaware: 2.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: S. Little Creek Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
Their busiest month is April, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Rodney Village fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Delaware; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 4 |
| S. Little Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| Westville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| Us13 S Dupont Hwy | 56 |
| Sr1 Korean War Vets Mem Hwy | 37 |
| S Dupont Hwy | 29 |
| Us13 N Dupont Hwy | 28 |
| Bay Rd | 27 |
| Sr1 Bay Rd | 24 |
| Us 13 S Dupont Hwy | 23 |
| Sr-1 Bay Rd | 19 |
Rodney Village at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 56 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 40 | -28% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 64 | +59% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 77 | +20% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rodney Village
How common are truck crashes in Rodney Village?
Since 2015, 893 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kent County (511 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rodney Village?
NHTSA data shows US-13 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rodney Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rodney Village?
Truck crashes in Kent County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rodney Village?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rodney Village compare with Delaware?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent County, vs 53.2 for Delaware.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rodney Village?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.