ZIP 21914 (Charlestown, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21914: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in 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.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
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 21914 is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-213 (4), US-40 (4) and CR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21914 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cecil County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-40 | 4 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-7C | 1 |
| Sr- 276 Jacob Tome Mem Hwy | 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 21914 at a glance
| Population | 810 |
| Density | 428 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,806 |
| Median home value | $300,864 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 103. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21914
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21914?
Cecil County has had 1,093 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 428 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21914?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21914 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21914?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cecil County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21914?
Since 2015, Cecil County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21914 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cecil County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21914?
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.