ZIP 19717 (Newark, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19717: 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 |
Compared with Delaware, New Castle County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Delaware on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 19717: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19717: 14 since 2015.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.9% in Delaware.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Delaware: 2.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19717 is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-13 (5), US-40 (5) and SR-279 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 142 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.7% across 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 19717 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| US-40 | 5 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| 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 19717 at a glance
| Population | 6,036 |
| Density | 9,031 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 308 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 354. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 19717
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19717?
4,020 truck crashes have been reported in New Castle County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,975 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19717?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19717 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19717?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in New Castle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19717?
Since 2015, New Castle County has reported 142 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19717 compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, New Castle County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19717?
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.