West Denton, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Denton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Denton 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 |
Caroline County sits below Maryland 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caroline County. They injured 165 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Denton 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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
SR-404 leads within 10 miles of West Denton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-16 (2), SR-314 (1) and SR-317 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for West Denton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caroline County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-404 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-404 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 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 |
West Denton at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21629) | $73,956 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21629) | $333,636 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Denton
How common are truck crashes in West Denton?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caroline County (165 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Denton?
SR-404 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Denton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Denton?
Truck crashes in Caroline County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Denton?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does West Denton compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Caroline County records 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Denton?
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.