ZIP 21838 (Marion Station, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21838: 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.
What stands out in Somerset County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21838 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-413 (2), US-13 (2), CR-695 (1), SR-667 (1) and SR-668 (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 21838 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-413 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| CR-695 | 1 |
| SR-667 | 1 |
| SR-668 | 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 21838 at a glance
| Population | 1,873 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,438 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21838
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21838?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21838?
The worst month is April: 13.4% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21838?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21838 compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21838?
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.