ZIP 21826 (Fruitland, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21826: 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 sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wicomico County at a glance: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wicomico County. They injured 74 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21826 happened on US-13 (2), US-50 (2), CR-1302 (1), CR-408 (1) and SR-349 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21826 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-1302 | 1 |
| CR-408 | 1 |
| SR-349 | 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 21826 at a glance
| Population | 5,451 |
| Density | 521 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,946 |
| Median home value | $203,918 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21826
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21826?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Wicomico County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21826?
July has the most truck crashes in Wicomico County, 18.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21826?
Since 2015, Wicomico County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21826 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wicomico County has 7.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21826?
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.