Trappe, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trappe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trappe 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 sits below Maryland on 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.
What stands out in Talbot County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Trappe had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Talbot County numbers.
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
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trappe since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-329 (2), US-50 (2), SR-16 (1), SR-322B (1) and SR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for Trappe fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talbot County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-329 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-322B | 1 |
| SR-331 | 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 |
Trappe at a glance
| Population | 1,472 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 548 per 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. 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 Trappe
How many truck crashes happen in Trappe?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 182 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trappe?
Truck crashes in Talbot County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Trappe?
Since 2015, Talbot County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Trappe 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 Trappe?
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.