Pocomoke City, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pocomoke City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pocomoke City 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 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).
The headline for Worcester County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
Pocomoke City had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Worcester County numbers.
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
The worst month is December with 22.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of Pocomoke City with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-12 (1), SR-413 (1) and SR-668 (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 Pocomoke City fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Worcester County.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 37.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Worcester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-413 | 1 |
| SR-668 | 1 |
| US-113 | 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 |
Pocomoke City at a glance
| Population | 4,426 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,168 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21851) | $53,162 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21851) | $206,247 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pocomoke City
How many truck accidents are there in Pocomoke City?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Worcester County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 46 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pocomoke City?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pocomoke City: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pocomoke City?
December has the most truck crashes in Worcester County, 22.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pocomoke City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Worcester County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pocomoke City compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 8.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Worcester County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pocomoke City?
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.