ZIP 20622 (Charlotte Hall, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20622: 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 sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Charles County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 3.1% for Maryland.
Overview
Charles County has recorded 710 truck crashes since 2015, with 364 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20622 is SR-234, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-301 (2), CR-2 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20622 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-234, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Charles County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-2 | 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 20622 at a glance
| Population | 5,185 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,063 |
| Median home value | $446,285 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 20622
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20622?
710 truck crashes have been reported in Charles County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 364 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 20622?
NHTSA data shows SR-234 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20622 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20622?
October has the most truck crashes in Charles County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20622?
Since 2015, Charles County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20622 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Charles County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20622?
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.