Finzel, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Finzel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Finzel and Allegany County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allegany County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 464 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allegany County compares with Maryland
Allegany County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegany County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Maryland, Allegany County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Allegany County: 6.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 464 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allegany County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Finzel since 2015; patterns below come from Allegany County as a whole.
86% of truck crash reports in Allegany County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-160 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-219 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Finzel fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegany County.
- Look at alternatives to I-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegany County) |
|---|---|
| National Freeway | 224 |
| Mcmullen Hwy | 25 |
| Oldtown Rd | 10 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway | 10 |
| Is68 National Freeway | 7 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway (Wb/L) | 7 |
| US-40 | 6 |
| Ali Ghan Rd | 5 |
Finzel at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21532) | $63,690 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21532) | $178,743 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegany 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | -26% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +65% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Finzel
How common are truck crashes in Finzel?
Allegany County has had 464 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Finzel?
Since 2015, I-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Finzel: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Finzel?
June has the most truck crashes in Allegany County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Finzel?
Since 2015, Allegany County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Finzel compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 59.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegany County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Finzel?
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.