Henlopen Acres, DE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henlopen Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henlopen Acres 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 has lower values than Delaware for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Sussex County at a glance: +73% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (106 vs 61).
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 1,559 truck crashes since 2015, with 874 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Henlopen Acres had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sussex County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henlopen Acres since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (2), SR-24 (2), US-9 (2) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.7% in Delaware.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Henlopen Acres fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-1 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
Henlopen Acres at a glance
| Population | 158 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 620 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19971) | $102,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19971) | $590,182 |
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 Henlopen Acres
How many truck crashes happen in Henlopen Acres?
Sussex County has had 1,559 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 874 people and killing 45.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Henlopen Acres?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henlopen Acres?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 66 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Henlopen Acres compared with Delaware?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 49.6 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henlopen Acres?
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.