ZIP 21875 (Delmar, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21875: 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 runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wicomico County: 7.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Wicomico County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.9%.
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.4%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21875 is US-50, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-24 (2), SR-30 (2) and US-13 (2).
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 21875 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wicomico County.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Wicomico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| CR-408 | 1 |
| CR-62 Whaley Rd | 1 |
| Cr- 62 E Trap Pond Rd | 1 |
| Horsey Church Road | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 21875 at a glance
| Population | 7,646 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,665 |
| Median home value | $229,713 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21875
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21875?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Wicomico County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21875?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21875 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21875?
Truck crashes in Wicomico County peak in July, with 18.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21875?
Since 2015, Wicomico County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21875 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Wicomico County has 7.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21875?
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.