ZIP 21632 (Federalsburg, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caroline County, 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
9 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caroline County compares with Maryland
Caroline County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caroline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caroline County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Caroline County has lower values than Maryland for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Caroline County: 6.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Caroline County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 165 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21632 since 2015: SR-16 (2), SR-307 (2), SR-313 (2), SR-392 (2) and Atlanta Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21632 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caroline County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% 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
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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-307 | 2 |
| SR-313 | 2 |
| SR-392 | 2 |
| Atlanta Rd | 1 |
| CR-543 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| Shore Hwy | 76 |
| Federalsburg Hwy | 22 |
| Greensboro Rd | 15 |
| Harmony Rd | 8 |
| Bridgeville Rd | 6 |
| Dover Bridge Rd | 5 |
| Ridgely Rd | 5 |
| Burrsville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 21632 at a glance
| Population | 6,436 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,316 |
| Median home value | $217,701 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caroline 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +42% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | +72% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21632?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caroline County (165 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21632?
June has the most truck crashes in Caroline County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21632?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21632 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caroline County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21632?
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.