ZIP 21654 (Oxford, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21654: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Talbot County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Talbot County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21654 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-329 (2), SR-322B (1) and SR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-329 | 2 |
| SR-322B | 1 |
| SR-331 | 1 |
| SR-662C | 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 21654 at a glance
| Population | 1,179 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,772 |
| Median home value | $796,167 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 21654
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21654?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21654?
US-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21654 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21654?
Truck crashes in Talbot County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21654?
Since 2015, Talbot County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21654 compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Talbot County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21654?
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.