ZIP 20732 (Chesapeake Beach, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20732: 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 sits below Maryland 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.
What stands out in Calvert County: 4.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
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%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-3446 (1) and SR-263 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20732 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| CR-3446 | 1 |
| SR-263 | 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 20732 at a glance
| Population | 10,722 |
| Density | 371 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,304 |
| Median home value | $448,754 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20732
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20732?
Calvert County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20732?
SR-2 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20732 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20732?
The worst month is May: 11.5% of truck crashes in Calvert County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20732?
Since 2015, Calvert County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20732 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calvert County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20732?
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.