ZIP 19944 (Fenwick Island, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19944: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 19944 at a glance: SR-1 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 19944.
Overview
Police reported 1,559 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sussex County since 2015: 874 people were injured and 45 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.9% in Delaware.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Delaware: 2.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-17 (1), SR-528 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19944 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sussex County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Delaware; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-113 | 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 19944 at a glance
| Population | 636 |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $121,250 |
| Median home value | $1,196,056 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 19944
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19944?
1,559 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 874 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 19944?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19944 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19944?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19944?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 66 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19944 compared with Delaware?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 49.6 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 19944?
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.