ZIP 21890 (Westover, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21890: 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 has lower values than Maryland for 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
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Somerset County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-413 (2), 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 21890 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 21890 at a glance
| Population | 3,289 |
| Density | 3,618 per sq mi |
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 21890
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21890?
Somerset County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21890?
NHTSA data shows US-13 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21890 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21890?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in April, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21890?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Somerset County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21890 compare with Maryland?
Somerset County records 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21890?
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.