ZIP 21521 (Barton, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garrett 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
5 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garrett County compares with Maryland
Garrett County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garrett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garrett County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.1 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.3% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 7.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.7% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Garrett County has lower values than Maryland for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Garrett County: 18.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.4% in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Garrett County. They injured 196 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 18.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21521 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-219 New Germany Rd (1), I-68 (1) and SR-935 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21521 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-220, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.3% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Garrett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| I-68 | 1 |
| SR-935 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garrett County) |
|---|---|
| National Freeway | 135 |
| Garrett Hwy | 27 |
| Maryland Hwy | 17 |
| Bittinger Rd | 13 |
| National Pike | 11 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway | 10 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 6 |
| Friendsville Rd | 6 |
ZIP 21521 at a glance
| Population | 1,400 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,194 |
| Median home value | $113,968 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garrett 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 | 20 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +5% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 26 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +33% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21521
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21521?
378 truck crashes have been reported in Garrett County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 196 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21521?
US-220 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21521 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21521?
January has the most truck crashes in Garrett County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21521?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Garrett County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21521 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Garrett County has 112.1 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21521?
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.