Caroline County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caroline County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
9 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caroline County compares with Maryland
Caroline County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caroline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caroline County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Caroline County has lower values than Maryland for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Caroline County: 6.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caroline County. They injured 165 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Caroline County is SR-404, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2), SR-307 (1) and SR-313 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Caroline County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-404, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| SR-404 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-307 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| Shore Hwy | 76 |
| Federalsburg Hwy | 22 |
| Greensboro Rd | 15 |
| Harmony Rd | 8 |
| Bridgeville Rd | 6 |
| Dover Bridge Rd | 5 |
| Ridgely Rd | 5 |
| Burrsville Rd | 4 |
Caroline County at a glance
| Population | 34,248 |
| Land area | 319.4 sq mi |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,469 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caroline 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +42% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | +72% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Caroline County
ZIP codes in Caroline County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Caroline County
How many truck accidents are there in Caroline County?
Caroline County has had 266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 165 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Caroline County?
SR-404 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Caroline County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Caroline County?
Truck crashes in Caroline County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caroline County?
Since 2015, Caroline County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Caroline County compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Caroline County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Caroline County?
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.