Midland, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midland 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 |
Allegany County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Allegany County: 6.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.4% in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 464 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allegany County. They injured 183 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Midland since 2015, this page uses Allegany County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Midland is US-220, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-219 New Germany Rd (1), I-68 (1) and SR-935 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for Midland fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-220, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| I-68 | 1 |
| SR-935 | 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 |
Midland at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,013 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Midland
How many truck crashes happen in Midland?
Allegany County has had 464 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Midland?
US-220 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Midland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Midland?
Truck crashes in Allegany County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Midland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Allegany County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Midland compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegany County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Midland?
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.