ZIP 21648 (Madison, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21648: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dorchester County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 21648 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21648 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 21648 at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 21648
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21648?
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 21648?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Dorchester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21648?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Dorchester County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21648 compare with Maryland?
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 21648?
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.