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About Accident, Maryland

Accident is a locality in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 340.5 people per km². Accident is located at 39.6287°N, 79.3198°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21520.

Accident rests in a quiet fold of Garrett County, where the land begins its serious climb toward the Allegheny spine. It lies 4.5 miles north-north-west of Garrett, MD (from Garrett, MD: bearing 339°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-east of McHenry. Here, the air carries a crispness that hints at higher elevations, and the sky seems to stretch out in a more generous, unhurried manner. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of dense forest and open fields, define the immediate landscape, the distant ridges softened by a perpetual haze. Small streams, born from unseen springs, meander through the valleys, their quiet murmur a constant, gentle counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The very feel of the place is one of deep roots, of a landscape that has patiently endured seasons and storms, its character shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. The history of Accident is as layered as the strata of the hills that surround it, a story tied to the land's bounty and the resilience of its people. Originally settled by German immigrants drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of self-sufficiency, Accident’s economy has long been tethered to agriculture, with farms still dotting the countryside, producing a steady harvest. Over time, the logging industry also played a significant role, shaping the forests and the lives of those who worked them. While some of the old mills have fallen silent, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance persists in Accident. The nearby Youghiogheny River, though not directly touching Accident, flows through the broader region, a vital artery for recreation and a reminder of the powerful forces that have shaped this corner of Maryland.

About This Accident Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Accident, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.628696, -79.319759. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Accident and Garrett County.

Detailed location data for Accident includes the ZIP code (21520), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Garrett County (Oakland), and school district assignment (Garrett County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Accident is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.