Canton, MD — Snow Plow Route Optimization

Canton, MD has a road network of 609 edges across 3 priority tiers: 93 arterial (15%), 182 collector (30%), and 334 residential (55%). The network spans 48.1 km of roads requiring service. PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a best deadhead‑service ratio of 20.8% with a 2-truck fleet, meaning only 20.8% of total travel was wasted repositioning. 6 solver configurations have been analyzed for this city.

How many roads does Canton, MD need to plow?

Canton, MD’s network has 609 road edges totaling 48.1 km of roads requiring service. Roads are classified into 3 priority tiers: 93 arterial (15%), 182 collector (30%), and 334 residential (55%).

What is the optimal plow route for Canton, MD?

PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a 20.8% deadhead‑service ratio — the lowest wasted travel across 6 configurations tested. A lower DSR means less fuel, salt, and time spent repositioning between service passes.

How many snow plows does Canton, MD need?

The best-performing configuration uses 2 trucks.