Algonquin, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Algonquin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Algonquin and Talbot County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Talbot County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Talbot County compares with Maryland
Talbot County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Talbot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Talbot County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Talbot County has lower values than Maryland for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Talbot County at a glance: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Talbot County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Algonquin since 2015; patterns below come from Talbot County as a whole.
82% of truck crash reports in Talbot County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.3% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Algonquin since 2015: SR-16 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Algonquin fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talbot County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Talbot County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 130 |
| St Michaels Rd | 10 |
| Black Dog Alley | 8 |
| Easton Pkwy | 8 |
| Matthewstown Rd | 8 |
| Us50 Ocean Gateway | 5 |
| Us 50 - Ocean Gateway (Wb/L) | 5 |
| Cordova Rd | 5 |
Algonquin at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21673) | $68,194 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Talbot 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 | 16 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 15 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +49% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +39% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Algonquin
How common are truck crashes in Algonquin?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Talbot County (182 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Algonquin?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Talbot County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Algonquin?
Since 2015, Talbot County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Algonquin compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Talbot County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Algonquin?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.