Berlin, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berlin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berlin and Worcester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Worcester County numbers.
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 sits below Maryland on 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).
The headline for Worcester County: December 22.4% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Worcester County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Berlin since 2015; patterns below come from Worcester County as a whole.
34% of truck crash reports in Worcester County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (22.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Berlin since 2015 were spread across roads: US-113 (3), US-50 (3), CR-248 (1), SR-528 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Berlin fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 37.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Worcester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-113 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-248 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Berlin at a glance
| Population | 5,349 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,581 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21811) | $90,082 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21811) | $388,762 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berlin
How common are truck crashes in Berlin?
Worcester County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berlin?
Truck crashes in Worcester County peak in December, with 22.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Berlin?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Worcester County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Berlin compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 8.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Worcester County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Berlin?
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.