Mount Briar, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Briar: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Briar 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 runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 94 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 3.1% for Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 1,894 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 861 people were injured and 53 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mount Briar 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
Truck crashes peak in December (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Mount Briar with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-123 (1), CR-17 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for Mount Briar fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| CR-123 | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| Us-40Al | 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 |
Mount Briar at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21756) | $101,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21756) | $385,469 |
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 Mount Briar
How many truck accidents are there in Mount Briar?
Since 2015, 1,894 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (861 injured, 53 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mount Briar?
I-70 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Briar since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mount Briar?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mount Briar?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Mount Briar compared 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 Mount Briar?
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.