Accident, Maryland
Accident, Maryland | |
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James Drane House in 2012 | |
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Seal | |
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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Patented | 1786 |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 338 |
| • Density | 683.7/sq mi (263.97/km2) |
| Demonym | Accidental |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 21520 |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-00225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390695 |
| Website | www |
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 name. A resident of Accident is called an "Accidental".