ZIP 21766 (Little Orleans, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21766: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allegany 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
2 of 464 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allegany County compares with Maryland
Allegany County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegany County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Allegany County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Allegany County: 6.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.4% in Maryland.
Overview
Allegany County has recorded 464 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21766 since 2015: I-68 (3) and US-522 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21766 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegany County.
- 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 3 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegany County) |
|---|---|
| National Freeway | 224 |
| Mcmullen Hwy | 25 |
| Oldtown Rd | 10 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway | 10 |
| Is68 National Freeway | 7 |
| Is 68 - National Freeway (Wb/L) | 7 |
| US-40 | 6 |
| Ali Ghan Rd | 5 |
ZIP 21766 at a glance
| Population | 854 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,054 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegany 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | -26% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +65% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21766
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21766?
Allegany County has had 464 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21766?
June has the most truck crashes in Allegany County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21766?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Allegany County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21766 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Allegany County records 59.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21766?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.