Middletown, DE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middletown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Middletown compares with Delaware
Middletown against Delaware and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middletown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middletown | Delaware | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.9 | 53.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 12.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 39.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 22.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Middletown has lower values than Delaware for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Middletown at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Overview
Middletown has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 39.9% across Delaware.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.2% in Delaware.
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of Middletown with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1 (4), US-301 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.7% across Delaware.
Route planning tips for Middletown fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Delaware; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Middletown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middletown) |
|---|---|
| Summit Bridge Rd | 38 |
| Middletown Warwick Rd | 19 |
| Sr1 Korean War Vets Mem Hwy | 12 |
| Boyds Corner Rd | 11 |
| Us301 First Responders Mem Hwy | 10 |
| Main St | 8 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| Us301 N/B | 5 |
Middletown at a glance
| Population | 25,686 |
| Land area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,903 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19730) | $112,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19730) | $306,321 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middletown 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 | 18 | — | 7.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -47% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +112% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 17 | -16% | 6.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middletown
How many truck crashes happen in Middletown?
Middletown has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Middletown?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middletown: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Middletown?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Middletown happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Middletown?
Since 2015, Middletown has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Middletown compare with Delaware?
Middletown records 83.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 53.2 across Delaware.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Middletown?
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.