ZIP 20653 (Lexington Park, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20653: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, St. Mary's County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
St. Mary's County at a glance: 0.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Overview
St. Mary's County has recorded 367 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 20653 since 2015: SR-4 (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 20653 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-4 | 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 20653 at a glance
| Population | 26,852 |
| Density | 312 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,048 |
| Median home value | $341,127 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 20653
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20653?
367 truck crashes have been reported in St. Mary's County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 243 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20653?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Mary's County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20653?
Since 2015, St. Mary's County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20653 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Mary's County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20653?
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.