ZIP 21930 (Georgetown, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21930: 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
Cecil County has recorded 1,093 truck crashes since 2015, with 428 people injured and 41 killed.
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.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21930 is US-301, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-15 (2), SR-213 (1) and SR-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 21930 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cecil County.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-290 | 1 |
| SR-313 | 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 21930 at a glance
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21930
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21930?
Since 2015, 1,093 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cecil County (428 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21930?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21930: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21930?
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 21930?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Cecil County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21930 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cecil County has 87.4 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21930?
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.