ZIP 21850 (Pittsville, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21850: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Wicomico County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wicomico County at a glance: 7.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wicomico County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across 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
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21850 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-113 (2), CR-248 (1) and CR-408 (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 21850 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wicomico County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-50 | 3 |
| US-113 | 2 |
| CR-248 | 1 |
| CR-408 | 1 |
| CR-64 Whitesville Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-353 | 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 21850 at a glance
| Population | 3,850 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,665 |
| Median home value | $224,046 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21850
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21850?
Wicomico County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21850?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21850: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21850?
July has the most truck crashes in Wicomico County, 18.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21850?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wicomico County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21850 compared 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 21850?
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.