Accident, town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Accident is a small municipality in Garrett County, Maryland. The town sits in rural western Maryland with modest local buildings and a quiet residential character.
The town was founded during early colonial settlement and gained its name from a 18th century mining incident involving rival surveyors. It evolved into a small rural community within the Appalachian region over subsequent centuries.
Visitors reach the town best by car, since it sits far from major cities and public transportation is limited. Few tourist services exist here, so plan accommodation and supplies in the surrounding area.
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