ZIP 21640 (Henderson, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21640: 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 sits below Maryland on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Caroline County: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caroline County. They injured 165 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21640 is US-301, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-313 (1), SR-314 (1) and Westville Rd (1).
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 21640 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 6 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| SR-314 | 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 21640 at a glance
| Population | 1,163 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,558 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21640
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21640?
Caroline County has had 266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 165 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21640?
US-301 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21640 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21640?
Truck crashes in Caroline County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Caroline County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21640 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caroline County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21640?
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.