Wicomico County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wicomico 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
1 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wicomico County compares with Maryland
Wicomico County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wicomico County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wicomico County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 7.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 85% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Wicomico County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wicomico County: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Wicomico County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Wicomico County is US-50, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1302 (1), CR-408 (1) and SR-349 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for Wicomico County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wicomico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wicomico County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| CR-1302 | 1 |
| CR-408 | 1 |
| SR-349 | 1 |
| SR-353 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wicomico County) |
|---|---|
| Us 13 - Salisbury Bypass | 4 |
| Ocean Highway | 3 |
| 9.53 Feet South Of Mile Point 15.700 On Us 13 - Oc | 2 |
| Feet East Of Mile Point 0.556 On Co 297 - Forest | 2 |
| Feet North Of Mile Point 2.280 On Mu 3083 - Jers | 2 |
| Mu 124 - Beaglin Park Dr At Us 50 - E Salisbury Pk | 2 |
| Salisbury Bypass | 2 |
| Us 13 - S Salisbury Blvd | 2 |
Wicomico County at a glance
| Population | 106,329 |
| Land area | 374.4 sq mi |
| Density | 284 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,504 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wicomico 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 36 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -75% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +52% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wicomico County
ZIP codes in Wicomico County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wicomico County
How many truck accidents are there in Wicomico County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wicomico County (74 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wicomico County?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Wicomico County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wicomico County?
Truck crashes in Wicomico County peak in July, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wicomico County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wicomico County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wicomico County compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Wicomico County has 7.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wicomico 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.