ZIP 21871 (Westover, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21871: 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.
The headline for Somerset County: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
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
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21871 is US-13, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-413 (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 21871 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 4 |
| SR-413 | 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 21871 at a glance
| Population | 1,764 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,524 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 21871
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21871?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somerset County (108 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21871?
US-13 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21871 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21871?
The worst month is April: 13.4% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21871?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21871 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21871?
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.