Somerset County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerset 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
5 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Maryland
Somerset County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Somerset County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Somerset County at a glance: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Somerset County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-413 (2), SR-667 (1) and SR-668 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Somerset County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 4 |
| SR-413 | 2 |
| SR-667 | 1 |
| SR-668 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Hwy | 86 |
| Crisfield Hwy | 19 |
| Deal Island Rd | 5 |
| Somerset Ave | 4 |
| W Post Office Rd | 3 |
| Rehobeth Rd | 3 |
| Old State Rd | 3 |
| Mennonite Church Rd | 3 |
Somerset County at a glance
| Population | 25,241 |
| Land area | 319.7 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,636 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +93% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | -39% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Somerset County
ZIP codes in Somerset County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Somerset County
How many truck crashes happen in Somerset County?
Somerset County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Somerset County?
US-13 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Somerset County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Somerset County?
April has the most truck crashes in Somerset County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Somerset County?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Somerset County compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 61.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Somerset 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.