Henderson, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henderson and Caroline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caroline County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Maryland, Caroline County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Caroline County at a glance: 6.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Caroline County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 165 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Henderson since 2015; patterns below come from Caroline County as a whole.
86% of truck crash reports in Caroline County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Henderson since 2015: SR-12 (1), SR-313 (1), SR-314 (1) and Westville Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Henderson fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caroline County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| Westville Rd | 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 |
Henderson at a glance
| Population | 161 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,288 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21640) | $53,558 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henderson
How many truck crashes happen in Henderson?
266 truck crashes have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 165 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson?
Truck crashes in Caroline County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Henderson?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Henderson compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caroline County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henderson?
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.