ZIP 21867 (Upper Fairmount, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21867: 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 |
Somerset County sits below Maryland 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
Somerset County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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 21867 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-413 (2), US-13 (2), SR-667 (1) and SR-668 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21867 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most 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 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 |
| 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 21867 at a glance
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21867
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21867?
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 21867?
April has the most truck crashes in Somerset County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21867?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Somerset County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21867 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 61.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21867?
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.