ZIP 21661 (Rock Hall, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21661: 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.
Kent County at a glance: 4.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kent County. They injured 50 people and killed 5.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21661 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-20 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21661 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 21661 at a glance
| Population | 2,613 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,492 |
| Median home value | $289,568 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21661
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21661?
Kent County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21661?
The worst month is October: 14.1% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21661?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21661 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21661?
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.