Dunkirk, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dunkirk: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dunkirk and Calvert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calvert County numbers.
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 |
Calvert County sits below Maryland 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.
What stands out in Calvert County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Dunkirk since 2015; patterns below come from Calvert County as a whole.
87% of truck crash reports in Calvert County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dunkirk since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-185 (2), SR-2 (2), SR-4 (2), CR-137 (1) and CR-3446 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for Dunkirk fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calvert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-185 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-137 | 1 |
| CR-3446 | 1 |
| CR-3549 | 1 |
| SR-263 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
Dunkirk at a glance
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 20754) | $167,371 |
| Median home value (ZIP 20754) | $609,401 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dunkirk
How common are truck crashes in Dunkirk?
Calvert County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunkirk?
May has the most truck crashes in Calvert County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dunkirk?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Calvert County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How does Dunkirk compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calvert County has 24.6 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dunkirk?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.