ZIP 19950 (Greenwood, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19950: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Sussex County at a glance: +73% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (61) to the 2010s (106).
Overview
Police reported 1,559 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sussex County since 2015: 874 people were injured and 45 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.9% for Delaware.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.2% across Delaware.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 19950 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-14 (3), US-13 (3), SR-18 (2), Atlanta Rd (1) and CR-213 N Old State Rd (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 19950 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Delaware.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-14 | 3 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| Atlanta Rd | 1 |
| CR-213 N Old State Rd | 1 |
| SR-404 | 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 19950 at a glance
| Population | 7,918 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,305 |
| Median home value | $282,329 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 19950
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19950?
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 19950?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 19950?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 19950 compare with Delaware?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 49.6 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 19950?
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.