ZIP 19971 (Rehoboth Beach, DE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 19971: 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 |
Compared with Delaware, Sussex County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sussex County: +73% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (106 vs 61).
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 1,559 truck crashes since 2015, with 874 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 39.9% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 19971 since 2015: SR-1 (2), SR-24 (2), US-9 (2), CR-305 (1) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 19971 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Delaware; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-1 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| CR-305 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 19971 at a glance
| Population | 14,886 |
| Density | 320 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,146 |
| Median home value | $590,182 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 19971
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 19971?
Since 2015, 1,559 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (874 injured, 45 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 19971?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 19971?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 19971 compare with Delaware for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 49.6 truck crashes a year; Delaware has 53.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 19971?
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.