Hundreds of crashes reported across Maryland during overnight snowstorm
BALTIMORE -- Maryland State Police responded to more than 200 crashes between Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning as a winter storm brought 2 to 6 inches of snow across the state.
Troopers responded to a total of 765 calls for service between Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Wednesday at 5 a.m., officials said.
According to officials, 235 crashes were reported in that time, along with 185 inoperable or unattended vehicles.
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said they responded to 14 crashes and three disabled vehicles between 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Three of those crashes reportedly led to injuries.
Snow totals in Maryland
Tuesday's snowstorm continued overnight into early Wednesday morning. State leaders and agencies urged caution ahead of the winter weather and encouraged residents to avoid the roads as crews worked to clear snow and ice.
Many school districts were closed or delayed Wednesday with some switching to virtual learning.
The storm dumped several inches of snow across the state, with some southern counties seeing more accumulation. In Anne Arundel County, Cape St. Claire reported eight inches of snow as of Wednesday morning, and Deale reported six inches.
In Baltimore County, Timonium reported 3.4 inches, and in Howard County, Columbia measured 3.7 inches, according to WJZ's First Alert Weather Team.
Winter weather safety tips
Slippery conditions continued early Wednesday, especially on untreated elevated surfaces like bridges and overpasses.
State officials recommend the following safety tips when dealing with cold weather and snow:
- Avoid over-exerting yourself while shoveling snow
- Watch for symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite after exposure to the cold
- Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle that includes an ice scraper, bottled water, sand for traction, extra warm clothes and blankets, and a first aid kit
