ZIP 20602 (Waldorf, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charles County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charles County compares with Maryland
Charles County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charles County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Charles County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Charles County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (39 since 2015), vs 3.1% across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 710 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charles County since 2015: 364 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-301 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20602 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (5), CR-185 (2) and CR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 5.5%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20602 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Charles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
| CR-185 | 2 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| CR-50 Middletown Rd | 1 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-373 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charles County) |
|---|---|
| Crain Hwy | 170 |
| Leonardtown Rd | 81 |
| Billingsley Rd | 25 |
| Prince Frederick Rd | 23 |
| Mattawoman Beantown Rd | 23 |
| St Charles Pkwy | 20 |
| Charles St | 13 |
| Berry Rd | 13 |
ZIP 20602 at a glance
| Population | 28,331 |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,360 |
| Median home value | $377,919 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charles 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 | 34 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 46 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 48 | +3% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 70 | +46% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20602
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20602?
Since 2015, 710 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charles County (364 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20602?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20602 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20602?
Truck crashes in Charles County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20602?
Since 2015, Charles County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20602 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Charles County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20602?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.