ZIP 21676 (Wittman, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21676: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Talbot County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Talbot County at a glance: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Talbot County. They injured 182 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21676 since 2015: SR-329 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21676 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- 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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-329 | 2 |
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 21676 at a glance
| Population | 439 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $777,932 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21676
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21676?
Talbot County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21676?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Talbot County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21676?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21676 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Talbot County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21676?
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.