ZIP 21920 (Elk Mills, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21920: 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 runs above Maryland on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by US-40 (5), SR-279 (4) and SR-213 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21920 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 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
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 | 14 |
| US-40 | 5 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 3 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-7C | 1 |
| SR-896 | 1 |
| Sr- 72 Library Ave | 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 21920 at a glance
| Population | 1,413 |
| Density | 552 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,146 |
| Median home value | $378,585 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 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 21920
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21920?
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 21920?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21920 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21920?
July has the most truck crashes in Cecil County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21920?
Since 2015, Cecil County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21920 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 21920?
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.