ZIP 21913 (Cecilton, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21913: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Cecil County is lower on 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.
The headline for Cecil County: 3.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,093 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cecil County since 2015: 428 people were injured and 41 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-301 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21913 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-15 (2), SR-213 (1) and SR-313 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21913 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cecil County.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Cecil County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 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 21913 at a glance
| Population | 820 |
| Density | 262 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,813 |
| Median home value | $252,657 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 21913
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21913?
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 21913?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21913 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21913?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cecil County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21913?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cecil County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21913 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cecil County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21913?
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.