ZIP 21542 (Midland, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21542: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Allegany County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Allegany County at a glance: 6.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Overview
Allegany County has recorded 464 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21542 is US-220, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-219 New Germany Rd (1), I-68 (1) and SR-935 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21542 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegany County.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.8% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 (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 21542 at a glance
| Population | 84 |
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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. 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 21542
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21542?
Allegany County has had 464 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21542?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21542 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21542?
June has the most truck crashes in Allegany County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21542?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allegany County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21542 compare 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 21542?
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.