ZIP 21619 (Chester, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21619: 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 |
Queen Anne's County has lower values than Maryland for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Queen Anne's County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 588 crashes involving commercial trucks in Queen Anne's County since 2015: 317 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21619 since 2015: US-50 (3) and CR-174 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21619 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Queen Anne's County.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Queen Anne's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-174 | 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 21619 at a glance
| Population | 6,152 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,639 |
| Median home value | $487,890 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21619
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21619?
588 truck crashes have been reported in Queen Anne's County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 317 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21619?
January has the most truck crashes in Queen Anne's County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21619?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Queen Anne's County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21619 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Queen Anne's County has 94.3 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21619?
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.