ZIP 19931 (Bethel, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19931: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sussex 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
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with Delaware
Sussex County against Delaware and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.6 | 53.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.2% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 12.0% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 39.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 22.7% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Sussex County has lower values than Delaware for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 19931: US-13 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19931.
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 1,559 truck crashes since 2015, with 874 people injured and 45 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.9% in Delaware.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19931 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-30 (2), CR-46 Old Furnace Rd (1) and CR-543 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19931 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Delaware; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-46 Old Furnace Rd | 1 |
| CR-543 | 1 |
| CR-62 Whaley Rd | 1 |
| Cr- 62 E Trap Pond Rd | 1 |
| Horsey Church Road | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| Us113 Dupont Blvd | 107 |
| Us13 Sussex Hwy | 92 |
| Sr1 Coastal Hwy | 50 |
| John J Williams Hwy | 48 |
| Lewes-Georgetown Hwy | 42 |
| Us 13 Sussex Hwy | 36 |
| Seashore Hwy | 32 |
| Sussex Hwy | 30 |
ZIP 19931 at a glance
| Population | 375 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,375 |
| Median home value | $299,307 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 76 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 61 | -20% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 106 | +73% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 143 | +35% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 76 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19931
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 19931?
Sussex County has had 1,559 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 874 people and killing 45.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19931?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19931: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19931?
The worst month is October: 9.2% of truck crashes in Sussex County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19931?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 19931 compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
Sussex County records 49.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 53.2 across Delaware.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19931?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.