Cecil County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cecil 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
18 of 1,093 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cecil County compares with Maryland
Cecil County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cecil County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cecil County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.4 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cecil County sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Cecil County at a glance: 3.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Cecil County has recorded 1,093 truck crashes since 2015, with 428 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Cecil County is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-213 (4), SR-279 (4) and US-40 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for Cecil County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cecil County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cecil County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| US-40 | 4 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cecil County) |
|---|---|
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 311 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 96 |
| Northeast Rd | 49 |
| Elkton Rd | 38 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 33 |
| Augustine Herman Hwy | 21 |
| Conowingo Rd | 20 |
| Jacob Tome Memorial Hwy | 18 |
Cecil County at a glance
| Population | 106,305 |
| Land area | 346.3 sq mi |
| Density | 307 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $93,963 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cecil 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 | 46 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 59 | +29% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +14% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 103 | +53% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 103. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cecil County
ZIP codes in Cecil County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cecil County
How common are truck crashes in Cecil County?
Since 2015, 1,093 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cecil County (428 injured, 41 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cecil County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Cecil County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cecil County?
July has the most truck crashes in Cecil County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cecil County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Cecil County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cecil County compare with Maryland?
Cecil County records 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cecil 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.