ZIP 20619 (California, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20619: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Mary's 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
14 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Mary's County compares with Maryland
St. Mary's County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Mary's County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.1 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
St. Mary's County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for St. Mary's County: 0.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Mary's County. They injured 243 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20619 since 2015: SR-234 (2), SR-4 (2) and SR-235 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20619 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 St. Mary's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Mary's County) |
|---|---|
| Three Notch Rd | 101 |
| Point Lookout Rd | 52 |
| Budds Creek Rd | 13 |
| St Andrews Church Rd | 12 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 8 |
| Great Mills Rd | 7 |
| Hollywood Rd | 6 |
| Patuxent Beach Rd | 5 |
ZIP 20619 at a glance
| Population | 14,212 |
| Density | 342 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,432 |
| Median home value | $378,900 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Mary's 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -30% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +158% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +37% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20619
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20619?
St. Mary's County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20619?
Truck crashes in St. Mary's County peak in March, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20619?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Mary's County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20619 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Mary's County has 27.1 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20619?
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.