ZIP 21679 (Wye Mills, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21679: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Talbot County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Talbot County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21679 happened on SR-404 (4), US-50 (4), CR-174 (1), SR-213 (1) and SR-322B (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21679 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talbot County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Talbot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-404 | 4 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| CR-174 | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-322B | 1 |
| SR-662C | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 21679 at a glance
| Population | 306 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,821 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21679
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21679?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Talbot County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 182 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21679?
Truck crashes in Talbot County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21679?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Talbot County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21679 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
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 21679?
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.