ZIP 19707 (Hockessin, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19707: 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 has lower values than Delaware for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 19707: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19707 since 2015.
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.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.9% for Delaware.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 19707 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-13 (3), I-495 (2) and SR-273 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 142 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.7% in Delaware.
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 ZIP 19707 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Castle County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in New Castle County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 10 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| I-495 | 2 |
| SR-273 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| 500 Block S Market St | 1 |
| CR-7 Limestone Rd | 1 |
| Pemberton Rd | 1 |
| Rogers 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 |
ZIP 19707 at a glance
| Population | 17,376 |
| Density | 509 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $172,696 |
| Median home value | $547,641 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 308 to 354. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19707
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19707?
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 ZIP 19707?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19707 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19707?
Truck crashes in New Castle County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19707?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in New Castle County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 19707 compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
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 19707?
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.