ZIP 20678 (Prince Frederick, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20678: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Calvert County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is 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
Calvert County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20678 is SR-2, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-2 (1), SR-231 (1) and SR-263 (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 20678 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-263 | 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 20678 at a glance
| Population | 12,752 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,732 |
| Median home value | $454,673 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 20678
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20678?
Calvert County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20678?
SR-2 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20678 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20678?
May has the most truck crashes in Calvert County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20678?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Calvert County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20678 compare with Maryland?
Calvert County records 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20678?
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.