ZIP 19702 (Newark, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in New Castle County, 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
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 |
New Castle County sits below Delaware on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 19702 at a glance: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19702 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.6 vs 3.2).
Overview
New Castle County has recorded 4,020 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,975 people injured and 87 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.9% for Delaware.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.2% in Delaware.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19702 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (5), US-13 (5) and US-40 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
142 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19702 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-95 | 14 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| US-40 | 5 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 3 |
| SR-273 | 2 |
| CR-7 Limestone Rd | 1 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 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 |
ZIP 19702 at a glance
| Population | 55,683 |
| Density | 765 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,446 |
| Median home value | $346,139 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19702
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19702?
4,020 truck crashes have been reported in New Castle County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,975 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19702?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19702: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19702?
Truck crashes in New Castle County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19702?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in New Castle County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19702 compare with Delaware?
New Castle County records 59.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 53.2 across Delaware.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19702?
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.