Parsonsburg, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parsonsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parsonsburg 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 has lower values than Maryland for 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.
Wicomico County at a glance: 7.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Wicomico County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
Parsonsburg 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
Truck crashes peak in July (18.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-30 (2), CR-248 (1) and CR-408 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Parsonsburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-248 | 1 |
| CR-408 | 1 |
| CR-62 Whaley Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Parsonsburg at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21849) | $71,211 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21849) | $233,602 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parsonsburg
How common are truck crashes in Parsonsburg?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Wicomico County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 74 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Parsonsburg?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parsonsburg: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Parsonsburg?
July has the most truck crashes in Wicomico County, 18.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parsonsburg?
Since 2015, Wicomico County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Parsonsburg 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 Parsonsburg?
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.