ZIP 21817 (Crisfield, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21817: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somerset 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
5 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Maryland
Somerset County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Maryland, Somerset County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Somerset County at a glance: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somerset County. They injured 108 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21817 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-413 (1) and SR-667 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21817 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-413 | 1 |
| SR-667 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Hwy | 86 |
| Crisfield Hwy | 19 |
| Deal Island Rd | 5 |
| Somerset Ave | 4 |
| W Post Office Rd | 3 |
| Rehobeth Rd | 3 |
| Old State Rd | 3 |
| Mennonite Church Rd | 3 |
ZIP 21817 at a glance
| Population | 4,417 |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,720 |
| Median home value | $160,740 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 11 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +93% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | -39% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21817
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21817?
Somerset County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21817?
The worst month is April: 13.4% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21817?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21817 compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 61.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21817?
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.