Calvert County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calvert County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
16 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calvert County compares with Maryland
Calvert County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calvert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Calvert County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Calvert County at a glance: 4.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Calvert County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
SR-2 leads in Calvert County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-263 (1), SR-4 (1) and Sr-Solomons Island Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Calvert County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.7% 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
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 Calvert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calvert County) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-263 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Solomons Island Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calvert County) |
|---|---|
| Solomons Island Rd | 93 |
| Southern Md Blvd | 23 |
| Hallowing Point Rd | 20 |
| Chesapeake Beach Rd | 8 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 7 |
| Md 2 - Solomons Island Rd (Sb/L) | 4 |
| Pond Woods Rd | 4 |
| Md231 Hallowing Point Rd | 3 |
Calvert County at a glance
| Population | 94,913 |
| Land area | 213.2 sq mi |
| Density | 445 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $138,887 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calvert 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Calvert County
How common are truck crashes in Calvert County?
269 truck crashes have been reported in Calvert County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 143 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Calvert County?
SR-2 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Calvert County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Calvert County?
May has the most truck crashes in Calvert County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calvert County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Calvert County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How does Calvert County compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Calvert County records 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Calvert County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.