ZIP 21636 (Goldsboro, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21636: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Caroline County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Caroline County at a glance: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caroline County since 2015: 165 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-404 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21636 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-12 (1), SR-313 (1) and SR-314 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21636 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-404, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-404 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| Westville Rd | 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 21636 at a glance
| Population | 1,097 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,426 |
| Median home value | $326,815 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21636
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21636?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caroline County (165 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21636?
Since 2015, SR-404 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21636: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21636?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Caroline County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21636?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Caroline County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21636 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Caroline County records 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21636?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.