ZIP 21649 (Marydel, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21649: 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.
What stands out in Queen Anne's County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 588 crashes involving commercial trucks in Queen Anne's County since 2015: 317 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-290 (1), SR-313 (1) and Westville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Their busiest month is March, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21649 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.8% 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 Queen Anne's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 5 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| Westville Rd | 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 21649 at a glance
| Population | 1,890 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,542 |
| Median home value | $236,778 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21649
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21649?
Queen Anne's County has had 588 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 317 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21649?
US-301 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21649 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21649?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Queen Anne's County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21649?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Queen Anne's County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21649 compare 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 21649?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.