Dorchester County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dorchester 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 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dorchester County compares with Maryland
Dorchester County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dorchester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dorchester County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Dorchester County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Dorchester County at a glance: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dorchester County. They injured 135 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
SR-392 leads in Dorchester County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (1), SR-307 (1) and SR-313 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Dorchester County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-392, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dorchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dorchester County) |
|---|---|
| SR-392 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-307 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dorchester County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 59 |
| Sunburst Hwy | 14 |
| Eldorado Rd | 10 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 10 |
| East New Market Ellwood Rd | 9 |
| Finchville Reliance Rd | 8 |
| Harrison Ferry Rd | 6 |
| Williamsburg Rd | 6 |
Dorchester County at a glance
| Population | 33,138 |
| Land area | 540.8 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,836 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dorchester 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dorchester County
ZIP codes in Dorchester County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dorchester County
How many truck crashes happen in Dorchester County?
Dorchester County has had 225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dorchester County?
Since 2015, SR-392 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Dorchester County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dorchester County?
August has the most truck crashes in Dorchester County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dorchester County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dorchester County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dorchester County compare with Maryland?
Dorchester County records 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dorchester 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.