Barton, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barton and Garrett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Garrett County numbers.
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 |
Garrett County has lower values than Maryland for 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.
Garrett County at a glance: 18.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Overview
Garrett County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 196 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Barton since 2015; patterns below come from Garrett County as a whole.
80% of truck crash reports in Garrett County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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
US-220 leads within 10 miles of Barton with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-219 New Germany Rd (1), I-68 (1) and SR-46 (1).
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 Barton fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Garrett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| I-68 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-935 | 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 |
Barton at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21521) | $64,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21521) | $113,968 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barton
How many truck crashes happen in Barton?
378 truck crashes have been reported in Garrett County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 196 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Barton?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Barton?
January has the most truck crashes in Garrett County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Barton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Garrett County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Barton compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Garrett County has 112.1 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barton?
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.