East New Market, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East New Market: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East New Market and Dorchester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dorchester County numbers.
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 stands out for higher 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
Dorchester County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in East New Market since 2015, this page uses Dorchester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
86% of truck crash reports in Dorchester County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of East New Market happened on SR-307 (2), SR-313 (2), SR-392 (2), SR-16 (1) and SR-318 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for East New Market fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% 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 Dorchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-307 | 2 |
| SR-313 | 2 |
| SR-392 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-318 | 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 |
East New Market at a glance
| Population | 407 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,018 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21631) | $73,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21631) | $302,352 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East New Market
How many truck accidents are there in East New Market?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dorchester County (135 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in East New Market?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Dorchester County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East New Market?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Dorchester County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in East New Market compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dorchester County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East New Market?
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.