ZIP 19946 (Frederica, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19946: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kent 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Delaware
Kent County against Delaware and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kent County | Delaware | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 53.2 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 12.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 39.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 22.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Delaware, Kent County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kent County: 3.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 893 truck crashes since 2015, with 511 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 39.9% for Delaware.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Delaware: 2.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 19946 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (2), SR-15 (2) and US-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.7% in Delaware.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19946 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Delaware; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| S. Little Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| Us13 S Dupont Hwy | 56 |
| Sr1 Korean War Vets Mem Hwy | 37 |
| S Dupont Hwy | 29 |
| Us13 N Dupont Hwy | 28 |
| Bay Rd | 27 |
| Sr1 Bay Rd | 24 |
| Us 13 S Dupont Hwy | 23 |
| Sr-1 Bay Rd | 19 |
ZIP 19946 at a glance
| Population | 5,603 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,459 |
| Median home value | $283,507 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 56 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 40 | -28% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 64 | +59% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 77 | +20% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19946
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 19946?
Kent County has had 893 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 511 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19946?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19946: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19946?
March has the most truck crashes in Kent County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19946?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Kent County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19946 compared with Delaware?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19946?
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.