National, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in National: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in National 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.
Allegany County at a glance: 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 National 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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
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 (3). After it: CR-219 New Germany Rd (1), SR-47 (1) and SR-935 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for National fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-68, 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.
- 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 | 3 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-935 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 |
National at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 National
How common are truck crashes in National?
Since 2015, 464 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegany County (183 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in National?
NHTSA data shows I-68 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of National since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in National?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Allegany County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in National?
Since 2015, Allegany County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in National compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegany County has 59.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in National?
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.