St. Michaels, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Michaels: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Michaels 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Talbot County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Talbot County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in St. Michaels 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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Michaels since 2015: SR-329 (2), US-50 (2), SR-322B (1) and SR-662C (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for St. Michaels fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-329 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-322B | 1 |
| SR-662C | 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 |
St. Michaels at a glance
| Population | 1,073 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 920 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21663) | $89,775 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21663) | $653,244 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Michaels
How many truck accidents are there in St. Michaels?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Michaels?
March has the most truck crashes in Talbot County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Michaels?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does St. Michaels compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Talbot County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in St. Michaels?
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.