ZIP 21607 (Barclay, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21607: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Queen Anne's 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
21 of 588 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Queen Anne's County compares with Maryland
Queen Anne's County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Queen Anne's County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Queen Anne's County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.3 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Maryland, Queen Anne's County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Queen Anne's County: 4.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 588 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Queen Anne's County. They injured 317 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-290 (1), SR-313 (1) and Westville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (19%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21607 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Queen Anne's County.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Queen Anne's County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Queen Anne's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 6 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| Westville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Queen Anne's County) |
|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 204 |
| Ocean Gateway | 70 |
| Queen Annes Hwy | 17 |
| Centreville Rd | 16 |
| Church Hill Rd | 15 |
| Us 50 - Blue Star Memorial Hwy (Wb/L) | 12 |
| Sudlersville Rd | 11 |
| Goldsboro Rd | 11 |
ZIP 21607 at a glance
| Population | 597 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Median home value | $389,356 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Queen Anne's 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 | 42 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 37 | -10% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 42 | +13% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 54 | +27% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21607
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21607?
Since 2015, 588 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Queen Anne's County (317 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21607?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21607 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21607?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Queen Anne's County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21607?
Since 2015, Queen Anne's County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21607 compared with Maryland?
Queen Anne's County records 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21607?
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.