ZIP 19947 (Georgetown, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19947: 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 sits below Delaware on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Delaware on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sussex County: +73% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (61) to the 2010s (106).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,559 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 874 people and killed 45.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19947 happened on SR-20 (2), SR-24 (2), US-113 (2), US-9 (2) and CR-20 Betts Pond Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 66 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.7% across Delaware.
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19947 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-113 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| CR-20 Betts Pond Rd | 1 |
| CR-213 N Old State Rd | 1 |
| CR-305 | 1 |
| CR-431 Shortly Rd | 1 |
| CR-46 Old Furnace Rd | 1 |
| Cr- 62 E Trap Pond Rd | 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 19947 at a glance
| Population | 20,760 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,229 |
| Median home value | $322,486 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 76 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 143. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19947
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19947?
Sussex County has had 1,559 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 874 people and killing 45.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19947?
The worst month is October: 9.2% of truck crashes in Sussex County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19947?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19947 compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
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 19947?
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.