ZIP 19809 (Wilmington, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19809: 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 runs above Delaware on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 19809: I-95 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19809.
Overview
Police reported 4,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Castle County since 2015: 1,975 people were injured and 87 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-295 (7), I-495 (5) and US-13 (5).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19809 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 New Castle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| 700 New Jersey Turnpike | 2 |
| 500 Block S Market St | 1 |
| CR-130 | 1 |
| CR-643/STRAUGHNS Mill 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 19809 at a glance
| Population | 14,311 |
| Density | 818 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,288 |
| Median home value | $311,428 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 308 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 354. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19809?
New Castle County has had 4,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,975 people and killing 87.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19809?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19809 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19809?
May has the most truck crashes in New Castle County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19809?
Since 2015, New Castle County has reported 142 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19809 compared 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 19809?
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.