Accident, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 335 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.1%
 
Males: 167  (50.1%)
Females: 168  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

33.1 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21520.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,418 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Accident:

$52,418
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,604 (it was $11,950 in 2000)

Accident town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $175,038 (it was $84,600 in 2000)
Accident:

$175,038
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $271,765; detached houses: $281,878; townhouses or other attached units: $277,930; mobile homes: $19,321
March 2022 cost of living index in Accident: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.8%
(27.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Accident, MD (2022)
    • 35590.8%White alone
    • 153.8%Hispanic
    • 82.0%Two or more races
    • 10.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.3%Asian alone

Races in Accident detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Accident, Maryland as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Accident is 58 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (41.4%), American (17.8%), English (16.4%), Irish (7.9%), Eastern European (4.6%), Italian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1916

Elevation: 2395 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 675 people per square mile   (low).

Accident, Maryland map

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.3%
Maryland:

15.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,367 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,460 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (66.2 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (223.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Friendsville, MD (2.3 miles ),
Addison borough, PA (2.9 miles ),
Grantsville, MD (3.2 miles ),
Markleysburg borough, PA (3.2 miles ),
Swanton, MD (3.6 miles),
Confluence borough, PA (3.6 miles ),
Ursina borough, PA (3.6 miles ),
Deer Park, MD (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.63 N, Longitude: 79.32 W

Distribution of median household income in Accident, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Accident, MD in 2022
Accident satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Maryland:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.9%).
Most common industries in Accident, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.8%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Rail transportation (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.8%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
Most common occupations in Accident, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Religious workers (5.0%)
  • Extraction workers (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
  • Construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.3%)

Average climate in Accident, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Accident, Maryland average temperatures Accident, Maryland average precipitation Accident, Maryland humidity Accident, Maryland wind speed Accident, Maryland snowfall Accident, Maryland sunshine Accident, Maryland clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.4. This is about average.

City:

73.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.138. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.138
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.20. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.149
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.62. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Accident-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.1 miles away from the Accident town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Accident-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 140.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 140.7 miles away from Accident center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 167.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 238.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 267.5 miles away from Accident center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 137.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Garrett County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Accident topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Accident:

  • SOUTH FAYETTE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MARKLEYSBURG, PA)
  • GOODWILL MENNONITE HOME, INC. (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GRANTSVILLE, MD)
  • HENRY CLAY VILLA, LP (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MARKLEYSBURG, PA)
  • GARRETT CNTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • IDF - GARRETT DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • DENNETT ROAD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)
  • OAKLAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OAKLAND, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Accident:

  • Frostburg State University (about 21 miles; Frostburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,944)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 32 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • West Virginia University (about 34 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 43 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 44 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)
  • Fairmont State University (about 46 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • Seton Hill University (about 49 miles; Greensburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,167)

Public high school in Accident:

Public elementary/middle schools in Accident:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Accident Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Accident include: Accident Evangelical Lutheran Church (A), Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Wendell R. Beitzel - Politician.

Garrett County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Accident and their reported violations in the past:

TOWN OF ACCIDENT (Population served: 300, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-10-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-10-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-10-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-10-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
CHERRY HILL ASSISTED LIVING (Population served: 39, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAY-19-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-03-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAY-19-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-03-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-28-2009)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Accident:

Marital status in Accident, MD
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Accident:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Maryland average:

12.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Accident
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Accident, MD (based on Garrett County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,01556
Mainline Protestant4,02536
Catholic7712
Other2042
None19,082-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Garrett County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Garrett County:

1.01 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Garrett County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Here:

8.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.6%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Garrett County:

25.5%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.4%
State:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

64.3%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Accident:

66.2%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Accident:

27.3
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Accident:

11.4%
State:

20.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Accident:

7.0
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Accident:

29.8%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

69.5%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Accident:

79.8%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Accident, MD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$3,011$36,1320$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,350
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$20
Totals for Government 1$3,011$36,1325$1,371

Accident government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $356,000 ($1062.69)
    Regular Highways: $34,000 ($101.49)
    Financial Administration: $33,000 ($98.51)
    General Public Buildings: $22,000 ($65.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($56.72)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($44.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.99)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($2.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $52,000 ($155.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($113.43)
    General Public Building: $14,000 ($41.79)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($38.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $63,000 ($188.06)

Accident government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $108,000 ($322.39)
    Other: $3,000 ($8.96)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $41,000 ($122.39)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $25,000 ($74.63)
    Other: $2,000 ($5.97)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($5.97)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($5.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $67,000 ($200.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $23,000 ($68.66)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.99)
  • Tax - Property: $103,000 ($307.46)
    Other: $50,000 ($149.25)
    Individual Income: $23,000 ($68.66)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($5.97)

Accident government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,311,000 ($3913.43)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,290,000 ($3850.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($59.70)

Accident government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $681,000 ($2032.84)

Businesses in Accident, MD

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Accident:

  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMSG (1050 AM; 1 kW; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Accident:

  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)
  • WWHC (92.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: OAKLAND MEDIA GROUP, INC)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WRIJ (106.9 FM; MASONTOWN, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INC.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WLSW (103.9 FM; SCOTTDALE, PA; Owner: L. STANLEY WALL)

TV broadcast stations around Accident:

  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WNPB-TV (Channel 24; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • Accident, Maryland
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents7
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents12
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents4
  • Maryland average
  • Fatal accident count4729
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents6978
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1489
  • Fatalities5226
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents11930
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents408
See more detailed statistics of Accident fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.8mTotal length
  • $674,000Total costs
  • 16,551Total average daily traffic
  • 1,455Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Accident, MD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Accident, MD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Accident)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1 Blk N Of Rt 219 On Reese St (Lat: 39.632583 Lon: -79.324750), Call Sign: KXZ893, Licensee ID: L01054732,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.8800 MHz, 33.9600 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2005, Expiration Date: 08/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/31/2015, Registrant: Accident Vol Fire Dept Inc, Accident, MD 21520, Phone: (301) 746-8800

  • Lat: 39.582722 Lon: -79.341833, Call Sign: WPQG999,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.062 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/2015, Expiration Date: 07/14/2025, Certifier: Matt Roman, Registrant: Garrett County Department Of Public Safety, 202 E Alder Street, Oakland, MD 21550, Phone: (301) 334-8943, Fax: (301) 334-8946, Email:

  • 196 Texas Eastern Drive (Lat: 39.638222 Lon: -79.338556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KFE346,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.9400 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2014, Expiration Date: 06/19/2024, Certifier: D J Bolton, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22199, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Fax: (703) 372-5176, Email:

  • Rt2 And Rt219 (Lat: 39.696389 Lon: -79.250833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.5 m, Call Sign: WQHJ340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.105 MHz, 151.205 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2017, Expiration Date: 08/13/2027, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8865, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:

  • MAIN WATER TANK, Main Tank On Accident/Friendsville Rd, .63km W Of Friendsville Rd/Us Rte.219 (Lat: 39.632056 Lon: -79.323472), Type: Tank, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQIW489,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2018, Expiration Date: 06/03/2028, Certifier: Richard W Carlson, Registrant: Siemens Water Technologies, 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K3KHI, Licensee ID: L01008272, Grant Date: 02/06/2015, Expiration Date: 04/26/2025, Registrant: Charles T Davis, 93 Fratz Rd, Accident, MD 21520-9742

  • Call Sign: KB1IO, Licensee ID: L01405360, Grant Date: 04/20/2018, Expiration Date: 06/29/2028, Certifier: Keith B Handyside, Registrant: Keith B Handyside, 943 Peat Moss Road, Accident, MD 21520

  • Call Sign: KD4PUB, Licensee ID: L00592898, Grant Date: 10/25/2012, Expiration Date: 12/22/2022, Registrant: Linda L Herdering, 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520

  • Call Sign: N2MHT, Licensee ID: L00307321, Grant Date: 04/01/2011, Expiration Date: 04/30/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2023, Registrant: Peter E Packard, 2159 Old Morgantown Road East, Accident, MD 21520


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 600SK, N600SK, N-600SK, Serial Number: 1495, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 06/22/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 08/09/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Morin Aviation LLC, 123 N Industrial Park Ave, Accident, MD 21520
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6020W, N6020W, N-6020W, Serial Number: 28-20020, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 09/21/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey A Britton, Po Box 69, Accident, MD 21520

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of fire incidents - 25 took place in 2004, and the least - 5 in 2013. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Accident, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (60.4%), and Outside Fires (20.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Accident, MD
    • 13960.4%Structure Fires
    • 4620.0%Outside Fires
    • 2611.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 198.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Accident, MD
Most common first names in Accident, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1677.4 years
William1374.9 years
Charles883.6 years
Robert871.0 years
Mary880.1 years
Earl773.6 years
Cora782.0 years
Emma682.5 years
Albert666.7 years
Walter679.4 years
Most common last names in Accident, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1579.7 years
Georg1471.5 years
Glotfelty1377.7 years
Bowser1373.7 years
Beitzel1375.3 years
Brenneman1276.2 years
Opel983.2 years
Glass877.7 years
Friend878.7 years
Smith875.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Accident, MD
  • 62.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.2%Electricity
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 1.8%Utility gas
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Accident, MD
  • 68.9%Electricity
  • 17.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Utility gas


Accident compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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