ZIP 21530 (Flintstone, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21530: 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 has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Allegany County: 6.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 464 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allegany County. They injured 183 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21530 since 2015: I-68 (2) and US-220 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21530 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
| 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 21530 at a glance
| Population | 1,404 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,542 |
| Median home value | $206,246 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21530
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21530?
Allegany County has had 464 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21530?
June has the most truck crashes in Allegany County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21530?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Allegany County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21530 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegany County has 59.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21530?
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.