Midlothian, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midlothian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midlothian 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 sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Maryland on 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
Allegany County has recorded 464 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Midlothian 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
I-68 leads within 10 miles of Midlothian with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-219 New Germany Rd (1), SR-160 (1) and SR-47 (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 Midlothian fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegany County.
- Check whether your routes use I-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Midlothian at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Midlothian
How many truck crashes happen in Midlothian?
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 Midlothian?
Since 2015, I-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Midlothian: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Midlothian?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Allegany County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Midlothian?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allegany County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Midlothian compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegany County has 59.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Midlothian?
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.