Ardencroft, DE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ardencroft: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ardencroft and New Castle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use New Castle County numbers.
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 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How New Castle County compares with Delaware
New Castle County against Delaware and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Castle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 53.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 39.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 22.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Delaware, New Castle County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Ardencroft: I-295 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Ardencroft.
Overview
Police reported 4,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Castle County since 2015: 1,975 people were injured and 87 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Ardencroft since 2015; patterns below come from New Castle County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 39.9% across Delaware.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Delaware: 2.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-13 (6), I-495 (5) and I-95 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
142 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
Their busiest month is January, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ardencroft fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 New Castle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 7 |
| US-13 | 6 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| 500 Block S Market St | 1 |
| CR-130 | 1 |
| CR-643/STRAUGHNS Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Castle County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 John F Kennedy Mem Hwy | 487 |
| I-495 Vietnam Vets Mem Hwy | 222 |
| Sr1 Korean War Vets Mem Hwy | 142 |
| I-95 | 85 |
| I-295 | 56 |
| Us13 Dupont Pkwy | 55 |
| Summit Bridge Rd | 53 |
| I-295 John F Kennedy Mem Hwy | 53 |
Ardencroft at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,629 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19810) | $112,775 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19810) | $437,885 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New Castle 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 | 308 | — | 7.9 |
| 2000s | 222 | -28% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 299 | +35% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 354 | +19% | 6.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 308 a year in the 1990s and 354 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ardencroft
How many truck accidents are there in Ardencroft?
4,020 truck crashes have been reported in New Castle County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,975 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ardencroft?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ardencroft since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ardencroft?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in New Castle County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ardencroft?
142 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in New Castle County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Ardencroft compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, New Castle County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ardencroft?
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.