ZIP 21612 (Bozman, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21612: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Talbot 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
18 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Talbot County compares with Maryland
Talbot County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Talbot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Talbot County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Talbot County sits below Maryland on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Talbot County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Talbot County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21612 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-329 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21612 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talbot County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-329 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Talbot County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 130 |
| St Michaels Rd | 10 |
| Black Dog Alley | 8 |
| Easton Pkwy | 8 |
| Matthewstown Rd | 8 |
| Us50 Ocean Gateway | 5 |
| Us 50 - Ocean Gateway (Wb/L) | 5 |
| Cordova Rd | 5 |
ZIP 21612 at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,794 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Talbot 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 | 16 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 15 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +49% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +39% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21612
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21612?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Talbot County (182 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21612?
March has the most truck crashes in Talbot County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21612?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21612 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Talbot County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21612?
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.