ZIP 21810 (Allen, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21810: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wicomico 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
1 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wicomico County compares with Maryland
Wicomico County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wicomico County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wicomico County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 7.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 85% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Wicomico County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wicomico County: 7.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wicomico County. They injured 74 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.9%).
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% 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 21810 is US-13, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1302 (1), SR-349 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21810 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wicomico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 2 |
| CR-1302 | 1 |
| SR-349 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wicomico County) |
|---|---|
| Us 13 - Salisbury Bypass | 4 |
| Ocean Highway | 3 |
| 9.53 Feet South Of Mile Point 15.700 On Us 13 - Oc | 2 |
| Feet East Of Mile Point 0.556 On Co 297 - Forest | 2 |
| Feet North Of Mile Point 2.280 On Mu 3083 - Jers | 2 |
| Mu 124 - Beaglin Park Dr At Us 50 - E Salisbury Pk | 2 |
| Salisbury Bypass | 2 |
| Us 13 - S Salisbury Blvd | 2 |
ZIP 21810 at a glance
| Population | 55 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wicomico 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 36 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -75% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +52% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21810
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21810?
Wicomico County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21810?
US-13 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21810 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21810?
The worst month is July: 18.8% of truck crashes in Wicomico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21810?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wicomico County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21810 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 7.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wicomico County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21810?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.