Myersville, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Myersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Myersville and Frederick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Frederick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Frederick County compares with Maryland
Frederick County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frederick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Frederick County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Myersville at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Myersville since 2015.
Overview
Frederick County has recorded 2,133 truck crashes since 2015, with 974 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Myersville since 2015, this page uses Frederick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Frederick County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Myersville is I-70, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-15 (4), CR-123 (2) and SR-77 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 10.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Myersville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Frederick County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 15 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| CR-123 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-16 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Us-40Al | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frederick County) |
|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Hwy | 465 |
| Balto National Pike | 222 |
| Catoctin Mountain Hwy | 174 |
| Liberty Rd | 71 |
| Jefferson National Pike | 67 |
| Buckeystown Pike | 65 |
| Green Valley Rd | 59 |
| Frederick Freeway | 57 |
Myersville at a glance
| Population | 1,865 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,606 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21773) | $161,908 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21773) | $558,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frederick 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 | 78 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 92 | +17% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 128 | +40% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 199 | +55% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 199. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Myersville
How many truck crashes happen in Myersville?
2,133 truck crashes have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 974 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Myersville?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Myersville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Myersville?
Truck crashes in Frederick County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Myersville?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Myersville compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Frederick County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Myersville?
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.