Accident, Maryland

Accident, Maryland
Location of Accident, Maryland
Accident, Maryland
Accident, Maryland
Accident, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°37′41″N 79°19′12″W / 39.62806°N 79.32000°W / 39.62806; -79.32000
Country United States
State Maryland
County Garrett
Patented1786
Incorporated1916
Area
  Total
0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
  Land0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,356 ft (718 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
338
  Density684.21/sq mi (263.97/km2)
DemonymAccidental
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21520
Area codes301, 240
FIPS code24-00225
GNIS feature ID2390695
Websitewww.accidentmd.org

Accident is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. The population was 338 at the 2020 United States census. Accident has been noted for its unusual place name. A resident of Accident is called an "Accidental".