ZIP 21641 (Hillsboro, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21641: 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. 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Caroline County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 165 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for 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
SR-404 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21641 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (2), US-50 (2) and SR-213 (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 21641 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caroline County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-404, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| SR-662C | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 21641 at a glance
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 362 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,875 |
| Median home value | $255,653 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 21641
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21641?
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 21641?
NHTSA data shows SR-404 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21641 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21641?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Caroline County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21641?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Caroline County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21641 compare with Maryland?
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 21641?
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.