ZIP 21862 (Showell, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21862: 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 runs above Maryland on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Worcester County: December 22.4% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.9%).
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 (4). Next come US-50 (3), CR-248 (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21862 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-113, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 37.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- 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 Worcester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-113 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-248 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 21862 at a glance
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21862
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21862?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Worcester County (46 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21862?
Since 2015, US-113 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21862: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21862?
Truck crashes in Worcester County peak in December, with 22.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21862?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Worcester County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21862 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 8.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Worcester County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21862?
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.