ZIP 21635 (Galena, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21635: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kent 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
3 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Maryland
Kent County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kent County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maryland, Kent County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Kent County at a glance: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kent County. They injured 50 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21635 is US-301, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-15 (2), SR-213 (1) and SR-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21635 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 24 |
| Augustine Herman Hwy | 9 |
| Rock Hall Rd | 6 |
| Cypress Rd | 4 |
| Morgnec Rd | 4 |
| Worton Rd | 3 |
| Washington Ave | 3 |
| Us 301 - Blue Star Memorial Highway | 3 |
ZIP 21635 at a glance
| Population | 2,085 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,618 |
| Median home value | $385,097 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -43% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +48% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21635
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21635?
Kent County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21635?
US-301 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21635 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21635?
The worst month is October: 14.1% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21635?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Kent County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21635 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21635?
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.