Accident, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
436
Population
890/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$31,655 per capita
$206,500
Home Value
$314,279 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$206,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Accident experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,357 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6257°N, 79.3200°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Garrett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.13 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Accident has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.1").