ZIP 21647 (Mcdaniel, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21647: 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 has lower values than Maryland for 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.
Talbot County at a glance: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Talbot County. They injured 182 people and killed 19.
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%).
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.
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 21647 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-329 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21647 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talbot County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
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 21647 at a glance
| Population | 320 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,472 |
| Median home value | $642,759 |
| 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. 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 21647
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21647?
Talbot County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21647?
Truck crashes in Talbot County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21647?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Talbot County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21647 compared with Maryland?
Talbot County records 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21647?
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.