Accident, MD is a small rural town located in Garrett County. With a population of 342, it has a population density of 630 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 per square mile. The town is close to nature and offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing at the nearby Wisp Resort. In addition to outdoor recreation, Accident also has plenty of local businesses such as Kraemer’s Kountry Kitchen and The Watering Hole Saloon & Eatery. For those interested in engaging with the community, organizations like the Accident Community Historical Society and Accident Volunteer Fire Department offer ways for residents to help out their neighbors. Every summer the town hosts its annual Black Walnut Festival which celebrates the history and culture of Accident with live music, food vendors, crafts, games, and more.
The population in Accident is 342. There are 692 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Accident is 33.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Accident is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Accident
- 53.4% are married
- 9.4% are divorced
- 35.2% are married with children
- 17.6% have children, but are single
Race in Accident
- 98.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander