Big Spring, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Spring: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Spring and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 1,894 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Maryland
Washington County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.7 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Maryland, Washington County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 94 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 3.1% across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,894 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 861 people and killed 53.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Big Spring since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
85% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Big Spring with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (6), SR-632 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Big Spring fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Hwy | 519 |
| Maryland Veterans Memorial Hwy | 384 |
| National Freeway | 59 |
| Halfway Blvd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 41 |
| Greencastle Pike | 30 |
| Hopewell Rd | 25 |
| National Pike | 23 |
Big Spring at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21722) | $88,232 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21722) | $315,883 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 69 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +12% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 117 | +50% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 180 | +54% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 180 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Spring
How many truck accidents are there in Big Spring?
1,894 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 861 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Big Spring?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Spring since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Spring?
The worst month is December: 9.8% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Big Spring?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Big Spring compare with Maryland?
Washington County records 103.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Big Spring?
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.