Hebron, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hebron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hebron and Wicomico County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wicomico County numbers.
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 |
Wicomico County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wicomico County: 7.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wicomico County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
Hebron had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wicomico County numbers.
30% of truck crash reports in Wicomico County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of Hebron with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-1302 (1), CR-408 (1) and Horsey Church Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Hebron fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wicomico County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Wicomico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-1302 | 1 |
| CR-408 | 1 |
| Horsey Church Road | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-349 | 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 |
Hebron at a glance
| Population | 1,114 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 850 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21830) | $112,991 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21830) | $282,272 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hebron
How common are truck crashes in Hebron?
Wicomico County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hebron?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hebron: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hebron?
Truck crashes in Wicomico County peak in July, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hebron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wicomico County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Hebron compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
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 Hebron?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.