ZIP 20630 (Drayden, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20630: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 runs above Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in St. Mary's County: 0.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Mary's County. They injured 243 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20630 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20630 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Mary's County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 20630 at a glance
| Population | 559 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $233,411 |
| Median home value | $582,200 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20630
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20630?
St. Mary's County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20630?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Mary's County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20630?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Mary's County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20630 compare with Maryland?
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 20630?
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.