ZIP 21842 (Ocean City, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21842: 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 |
Worcester County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Worcester County: December worst month: 22.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Worcester County. They injured 46 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 22.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 49.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Within this area, US-113 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-528 (1), SR-54 (1) and US-50 (1).
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 21842 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-113; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 37.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 21842 at a glance
| Population | 11,226 |
| Density | 473 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,876 |
| Median home value | $448,112 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21842
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21842?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Worcester County (46 injured, 2 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21842?
US-113 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21842 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21842?
Truck crashes in Worcester County peak in December, with 22.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21842?
Since 2015, Worcester County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21842 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Worcester County records 8.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21842?
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.