Garrett County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garrett 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
5 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garrett County compares with Maryland
Garrett County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garrett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garrett County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.1 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 7.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.7% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Maryland, Garrett County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Garrett County: 18.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garrett County since 2015: 196 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Garrett County happened on I-68 (3), US-219 (3), SR-135 (2), SR-42 (2) and CR-219 New Germany Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Garrett County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.3% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Garrett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Garrett County) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 3 |
| US-219 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| SR-495 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garrett County) |
|---|---|
| National Freeway | 135 |
| Garrett Hwy | 27 |
| Maryland Hwy | 17 |
| Bittinger Rd | 13 |
| National Pike | 11 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway | 10 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 6 |
| Friendsville Rd | 6 |
Garrett County at a glance
| Population | 28,393 |
| Land area | 649.1 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,310 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garrett 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 | 20 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +5% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 26 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +33% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Garrett County
ZIP codes in Garrett County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Garrett County
How common are truck crashes in Garrett County?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garrett County (196 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Garrett County?
Truck crashes in Garrett County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garrett County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Garrett County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Garrett County compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Garrett County records 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garrett County?
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.