ZIP 21624 (Claiborne, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21624: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Talbot County at a glance: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Talbot County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21624 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-329 (2) and CR-174 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21624 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-329 | 2 |
| CR-174 | 1 |
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 21624 at a glance
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,375 |
| Median home value | $375,184 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21624?
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 21624?
March has the most truck crashes in Talbot County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21624?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21624 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Talbot County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21624?
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.