Farmington, DE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmington and Sussex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sussex County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with Delaware
Sussex County against Delaware and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.6 | 53.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.2% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 12.0% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 39.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 22.7% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Sussex County sits below Delaware on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Farmington: SR-14 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Farmington.
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 1,559 truck crashes since 2015, with 874 people injured and 45 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Farmington since 2015, this page uses Sussex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.9% for Delaware.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Delaware: 2.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-15 (2), US-13 (2) and CR-213 N Old State Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Farmington fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Delaware; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| CR-213 N Old State Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
| US-113 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| Us113 Dupont Blvd | 107 |
| Us13 Sussex Hwy | 92 |
| Sr1 Coastal Hwy | 50 |
| John J Williams Hwy | 48 |
| Lewes-Georgetown Hwy | 42 |
| Us 13 Sussex Hwy | 36 |
| Seashore Hwy | 32 |
| Sussex Hwy | 30 |
Farmington at a glance
| Population | 100 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,370 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19950) | $75,305 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19950) | $282,329 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 76 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 61 | -20% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 106 | +73% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 143 | +35% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 76 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington
How common are truck crashes in Farmington?
Sussex County has had 1,559 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 874 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Farmington?
SR-14 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Farmington since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Farmington?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farmington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does Farmington compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 53.2 for Delaware.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Farmington?
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.