ZIP 20656 (Loveville, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20656: 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. It runs above Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 20656: SR-234 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20656: 3 since 2015.
Overview
St. Mary's County has recorded 367 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-234 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-235 (1) and SR-247 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 20656 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Mary's County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-234 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- 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 St. Mary's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 3 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-247 | 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 20656 at a glance
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 25% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20656
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20656?
367 truck crashes have been reported in St. Mary's County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 243 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20656?
NHTSA data shows SR-234 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20656 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20656?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Mary's County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20656?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in St. Mary's County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 20656 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
St. Mary's County records 27.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20656?
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.