ZIP 20645 (Issue, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20645: 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.
Charles County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20645 happened on SR-234 (3) and US-301 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20645 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charles County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 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 20645 at a glance
| Population | 814 |
| Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $191,429 |
| Median home value | $534,794 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20645
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20645?
Since 2015, 710 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charles County (364 injured, 23 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20645?
October has the most truck crashes in Charles County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20645?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Charles County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 20645 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charles County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20645?
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.