Accident, MD

united states

Accident is a tiny mountain town of 351 people in western Maryland's Garrett County, reached via US Route 219 from Interstate 68 near Grantsville. The Appalachian location brings snowy winters and cool summers, drawing visitors for outdoor recreation. Local traffic dominates the roads, though some tourists pass through heading to hiking and fishing spots. The town got its memorable name from a surveying mix-up in the 1750s when two survey crews accidentally met here.