Garretts Mill, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garretts Mill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garretts Mill 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 |
Washington County has lower values than Maryland for 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.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 3.1% in Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 1,894 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 861 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Garretts Mill since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
December has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
US-15 leads within 10 miles of Garretts Mill with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-17 (1), SR-34 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Garretts Mill fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use US-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-340 | 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 |
Garretts Mill at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21758) | $111,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21758) | $414,086 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garretts Mill
How many truck crashes happen in Garretts Mill?
Washington County has had 1,894 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 861 people and killing 53.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Garretts Mill?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garretts Mill: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Garretts Mill?
The worst month is December: 9.8% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garretts Mill?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Garretts Mill compare with Maryland?
Washington County records 103.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Garretts Mill?
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.