ZIP 21917 (Colora, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21917: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Cecil County at a glance: 3.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,093 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cecil County. They injured 428 people and killed 41.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
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 21917 is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (4), SR-272 (2) and US-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21917 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cecil County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 8 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-272 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 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 21917 at a glance
| Population | 2,233 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,750 |
| Median home value | $384,901 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 21917
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21917?
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 21917?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21917: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21917?
Truck crashes in Cecil County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21917?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cecil County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21917 compared with Maryland?
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 21917?
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.