ZIP 21782 (Sharpsburg, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21782: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
19 of 1,894 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Maryland
Washington County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.7 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washington County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 3.1% in Maryland.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 1,894 truck crashes since 2015, with 861 people injured and 53 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21782 is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-17 (1), I-81 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21782 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| Us-40Al | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Hwy | 519 |
| Maryland Veterans Memorial Hwy | 384 |
| National Freeway | 59 |
| Halfway Blvd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 41 |
| Greencastle Pike | 30 |
| Hopewell Rd | 25 |
| National Pike | 23 |
ZIP 21782 at a glance
| Population | 3,704 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,130 |
| Median home value | $311,940 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 69 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +12% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 117 | +50% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 180 | +54% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 180 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21782
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21782?
Washington County has had 1,894 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 861 people and killing 53.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21782?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21782 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21782?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in December, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21782?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21782 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 103.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21782?
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.