ZIP 21529 (Ellerslie, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21529: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allegany 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
2 of 464 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allegany County compares with Maryland
Allegany County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegany County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Allegany County sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Allegany County at a glance: 6.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Overview
Allegany County has recorded 464 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-160 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21529 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.8% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 4 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegany County) |
|---|---|
| National Freeway | 224 |
| Mcmullen Hwy | 25 |
| Oldtown Rd | 10 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway | 10 |
| Is68 National Freeway | 7 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway (Wb/L) | 7 |
| US-40 | 6 |
| Ali Ghan Rd | 5 |
ZIP 21529 at a glance
| Population | 514 |
| Density | 215 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,240 |
| Median home value | $159,114 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegany 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | -26% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +65% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21529
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21529?
Since 2015, 464 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegany County (183 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21529?
Since 2015, I-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21529: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21529?
Truck crashes in Allegany County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21529?
Since 2015, Allegany County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21529 compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 59.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegany County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21529?
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.