ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21921: 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.
Cecil County at a glance: 3.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,093 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cecil County. They injured 428 people and killed 41.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by US-40 (6), SR-279 (4) and SR-213 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21921 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 13 |
| US-40 | 6 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 3 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 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 21921 at a glance
| Population | 45,527 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,775 |
| Median home value | $329,896 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 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 21921
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21921?
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 21921?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21921 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21921?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cecil County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21921?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Cecil County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21921 compare with Maryland?
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 21921?
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.