ZIP 20639 (Huntingtown, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calvert 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
16 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calvert County compares with Maryland
Calvert County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calvert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Calvert County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Calvert County at a glance: 4.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calvert County. They injured 143 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20639 is SR-2, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-231 (1), SR-263 (1) and SR-381 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20639 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calvert County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calvert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-263 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| Sr-Solomons Island Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calvert County) |
|---|---|
| Solomons Island Rd | 93 |
| Southern Md Blvd | 23 |
| Hallowing Point Rd | 20 |
| Chesapeake Beach Rd | 8 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 7 |
| Md 2 - Solomons Island Rd (Sb/L) | 4 |
| Pond Woods Rd | 4 |
| Md231 Hallowing Point Rd | 3 |
ZIP 20639 at a glance
| Population | 15,544 |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $161,422 |
| Median home value | $551,481 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calvert 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20639
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20639?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calvert County (143 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20639?
Since 2015, SR-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20639: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20639?
Truck crashes in Calvert County peak in May, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20639?
Since 2015, Calvert County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20639 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calvert County has 24.6 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20639?
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.