ZIP 21915 (Chesapeake City, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21915: 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 sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Cecil County at a glance: 3.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Maryland.
Overview
Cecil County has recorded 1,093 truck crashes since 2015, with 428 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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 21915 is US-301, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-213 (3), US-40 (3) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21915 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-213 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-7C | 1 |
| SR-896 | 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 21915 at a glance
| Population | 2,471 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,875 |
| Median home value | $373,197 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21915
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21915?
1,093 truck crashes have been reported in Cecil County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 428 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21915?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21915 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21915?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cecil County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21915?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cecil County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21915 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cecil County has 87.4 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21915?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.