Cordova, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cordova: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cordova 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Talbot County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Talbot County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Talbot County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Cordova since 2015, this page uses Talbot County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (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.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cordova is SR-404, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-50 (3), SR-16 (2) and SR-213 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Cordova fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talbot County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-404; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-404 | 7 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-322B | 1 |
| SR-331 | 1 |
| SR-662C | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Cordova at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21625) | $83,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21625) | $365,187 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Cordova
How common are truck crashes in Cordova?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Talbot County (182 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cordova?
NHTSA data shows SR-404 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cordova since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cordova?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Talbot County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cordova?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Talbot County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cordova compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Talbot County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cordova?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.