ZIP 21811 (Berlin, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21811: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Worcester 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Worcester County compares with Maryland
Worcester County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Worcester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Worcester County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 8.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 82% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.7% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Worcester County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Maryland on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Worcester County: December worst month: 22.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Worcester County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (22.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21811 since 2015: US-113 (3), US-50 (3), CR-248 (1) and SR-528 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21811 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Worcester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-113 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-248 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Worcester County) |
|---|---|
| Us113 Worcester Hwy | 5 |
| Md756 Old Snow Hill Rd | 2 |
| Us50 Ocean Gateway | 2 |
| 11.28 Feet North Of Mile Point 0.770 On Us 113 - | 1 |
| 11.9 Feet East Of Mile Point 13.710 On Md 12 - Sno | 1 |
| 12.81 Feet South Of Mile Point 6.790 On Us 50 - Oc | 1 |
| 17.77 Feet East Of Mile Point 2.330 On Md 528 - Co | 1 |
| 20.2 Feet South Of Mile Point 1.930 On Us 13 - Mar | 1 |
ZIP 21811 at a glance
| Population | 24,377 |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,082 |
| Median home value | $388,762 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Worcester 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 | 21 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -74% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +47% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21811
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21811?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Worcester County (46 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21811?
The worst month is December: 22.4% of truck crashes in Worcester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21811?
Since 2015, Worcester County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21811 compare with Maryland?
Worcester County records 8.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21811?
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.