ZIP 21643 (Hurlock, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dorchester 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 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dorchester County compares with Maryland
Dorchester County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dorchester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dorchester County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Dorchester County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Dorchester County at a glance: 4.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dorchester County. They injured 135 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21643 since 2015: SR-307 (2), SR-313 (2), SR-392 (2), SR-16 (1) and SR-318 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21643 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% 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 Dorchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-307 | 2 |
| SR-313 | 2 |
| SR-392 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dorchester County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 59 |
| Sunburst Hwy | 14 |
| Eldorado Rd | 10 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 10 |
| East New Market Ellwood Rd | 9 |
| Finchville Reliance Rd | 8 |
| Harrison Ferry Rd | 6 |
| Williamsburg Rd | 6 |
ZIP 21643 at a glance
| Population | 5,392 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,219 |
| Median home value | $230,131 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dorchester 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 | 11 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21643
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21643?
Dorchester County has had 225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21643?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Dorchester County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21643?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Dorchester County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21643 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dorchester County has 57.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21643?
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.