Worcester County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worcester 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Worcester County compares with Maryland
Worcester County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Worcester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Worcester County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 8.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 82% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.7% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Worcester County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Maryland on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Worcester County at a glance: December 22.4% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Worcester County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 22.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 49.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Worcester County is US-113, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-12 (2), CR-248 (1) and SR-528 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for Worcester County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-113; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Worcester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Worcester County) |
|---|---|
| US-113 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| CR-248 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Worcester County) |
|---|---|
| Us113 Worcester Hwy | 5 |
| Md756 Old Snow Hill Rd | 2 |
| Us50 Ocean Gateway | 2 |
| 11.28 Feet North Of Mile Point 0.770 On Us 113 - | 1 |
| 11.9 Feet East Of Mile Point 13.710 On Md 12 - Sno | 1 |
| 12.81 Feet South Of Mile Point 6.790 On Us 50 - Oc | 1 |
| 17.77 Feet East Of Mile Point 2.330 On Md 528 - Co | 1 |
| 20.2 Feet South Of Mile Point 1.930 On Us 13 - Mar | 1 |
Worcester County at a glance
| Population | 54,337 |
| Land area | 468.3 sq mi |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,913 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Worcester 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 | 21 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -74% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +47% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Worcester County
ZIP codes in Worcester County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Worcester County
How common are truck crashes in Worcester County?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Worcester County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 46 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Worcester County?
NHTSA data shows US-113 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Worcester County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Worcester County?
December has the most truck crashes in Worcester County, 22.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Worcester County?
Since 2015, Worcester County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Worcester County compared with Maryland?
Worcester County records 8.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Worcester County?
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.