Kingstown, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kingstown and Kent County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kent County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Maryland
Kent County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kent County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Kent 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 and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Kent County: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kingstown since 2015, this page uses Kent County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
78% of truck crash reports in Kent 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 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kingstown is US-301, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-20 (1) and SR-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Kingstown fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-301, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 24 |
| Augustine Herman Hwy | 9 |
| Rock Hall Rd | 6 |
| Cypress Rd | 4 |
| Morgnec Rd | 4 |
| Worton Rd | 3 |
| Washington Ave | 3 |
| Us 301 - Blue Star Memorial Highway | 3 |
Kingstown at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -43% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +48% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kingstown
How common are truck crashes in Kingstown?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Kent County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 50 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kingstown?
US-301 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kingstown since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kingstown?
The worst month is October: 14.1% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kingstown?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kingstown compare with Maryland?
Kent County records 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kingstown?
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.