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Accident, MD
Town in Garrett County, Maryland.
Population
351
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
710
ZIP codes
0
Accident and its ZIP codes
Local data for Accident, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garrett County. PPP loans are for Accident.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,142
12,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Accident, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 17°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Accident, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Accident
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriendsvilleTown | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| JenningsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Addison, PABorough | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| GrantsvilleTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Markleysburg, PABorough | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| SwantonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Confluence, PABorough | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Ursina, PABorough | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Deer ParkTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| OaklandTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Salisbury, PABorough | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Mountain Lake ParkTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Loch Lynn HeightsTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Brandonville, WVTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Accident, MD in?
- Accident is in Garrett County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Accident, MD?
- About 351 people live in Accident, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Accident?
- Nearby places include Friendsville (5.3 mi), Jennings (7.4 mi), Addison, PA (8.3 mi), Grantsville (10 mi), Markleysburg, PA (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023