ZIP 21911 (Rising Sun, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21911: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cecil 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
18 of 1,093 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cecil County compares with Maryland
Cecil County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cecil County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cecil County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.4 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cecil County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Cecil County at a glance: 3.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Cecil County has recorded 1,093 truck crashes since 2015, with 428 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21911 is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (3), US-40 (3) and SR-272 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21911 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cecil County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Cecil County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| SR-272 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-0472 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-7C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cecil County) |
|---|---|
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 311 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 96 |
| Northeast Rd | 49 |
| Elkton Rd | 38 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 33 |
| Augustine Herman Hwy | 21 |
| Conowingo Rd | 20 |
| Jacob Tome Memorial Hwy | 18 |
ZIP 21911 at a glance
| Population | 10,551 |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,673 |
| Median home value | $349,557 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cecil 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 | 46 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 59 | +29% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +14% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 103 | +53% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21911
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21911?
Cecil County has had 1,093 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 428 people and killing 41.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21911?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21911: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21911?
July has the most truck crashes in Cecil County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21911?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cecil County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21911 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Cecil County records 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21911?
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.