ZIP 19953 (Hartly, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19953: 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 |
Kent County has lower values than Delaware for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kent County: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.2% in Delaware.
Overview
Since 2015, 893 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kent County. They injured 511 people and killed 29.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 39.9% across Delaware.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 19953 is US-13, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1 (1) and Westville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Delaware: 3.7%).
Their busiest month is April, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19953 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Delaware; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Westville Rd | 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 19953 at a glance
| Population | 5,255 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,792 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 19953
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19953?
Since 2015, 893 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kent County (511 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 19953?
US-13 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19953 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 19953?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 19953?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kent County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 19953 compared with Delaware?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent County, vs 53.2 for Delaware.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19953?
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.