ZIP 19804 (Wilmington, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19804: 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.
ZIP 19804 at a glance: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19804 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (6.2 vs 3.8).
Overview
New Castle County has recorded 4,020 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,975 people injured and 87 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 39.9% across Delaware.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.0%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19804 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-13 (6), I-295 (5) and I-495 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 142 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.7% across Delaware.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19804 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Castle County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in New Castle County.
- 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 | 15 |
| US-13 | 6 |
| I-295 | 5 |
| I-495 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-273 | 2 |
| 500 Block S Market St | 1 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 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 19804 at a glance
| Population | 18,779 |
| Density | 1,010 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,701 |
| Median home value | $263,939 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 19804
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19804?
New Castle County has had 4,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,975 people and killing 87.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 19804?
I-95 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19804 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 19804?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in New Castle County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19804?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in New Castle County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19804 compared with Delaware?
Per 100,000 residents, New Castle County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19804?
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.