ZIP 21668 (Sudlersville, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21668: 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. It stands out for 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
Queen Anne's County has recorded 588 truck crashes since 2015, with 317 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21668 is US-301, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-313 (2) and SR-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21668 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Queen Anne's County.
- 27.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-313 | 2 |
| SR-290 | 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 21668 at a glance
| Population | 2,011 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,672 |
| Median home value | $346,134 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 21668
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21668?
588 truck crashes have been reported in Queen Anne's County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 317 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21668?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21668: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21668?
Truck crashes in Queen Anne's County peak in January, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21668?
Since 2015, Queen Anne's County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21668 compare with Maryland?
Queen Anne's County records 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21668?
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.