ZIP 21650 (Massey, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21650: 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 |
Kent County has lower values than Maryland for 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.
What stands out in Kent County: 4.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kent County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-15 (2), SR-290 (1) and SR-313 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21650 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 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-290 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
| US-13 | 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 21650 at a glance
| Population | 265 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21650
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21650?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kent County (50 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21650?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21650 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21650?
The worst month is October: 14.1% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21650?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Kent County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21650 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21650?
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.