Annapolis, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Annapolis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Anne Arundel County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anne Arundel County compares with Maryland
Anne Arundel County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anne Arundel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anne Arundel County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Anne Arundel County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,666 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anne Arundel County. They injured 1,414 people and killed 41.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Annapolis had 45 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Anne Arundel County numbers.
85% of truck crash reports in Anne Arundel County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-3 (2), US-50 (2) and CR-2420 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 114 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Annapolis fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anne Arundel County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Anne Arundel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-2420 | 1 |
| I-595 | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| SR-450 | 1 |
| SR-665 | 1 |
| Sr-3Bu | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anne Arundel County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 335 |
| Robert Crain Hwy | 145 |
| John Hanson Hwy | 132 |
| Gov Ritchie Hwy | 119 |
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 114 |
| Balto Beltway | 89 |
| Baltimore Washington Pkwy | 82 |
| Solomons Island Rd | 72 |
Annapolis at a glance
| Population | 40,689 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5,647 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anne Arundel County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 113 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 133 | +17% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 174 | +31% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 244 | +40% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 113 to 244. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Annapolis
How common are truck crashes in Annapolis?
Anne Arundel County has had 2,666 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,414 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Annapolis?
Since 2015, SR-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Annapolis: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Annapolis?
Truck crashes in Anne Arundel County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Annapolis?
114 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anne Arundel County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Annapolis compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anne Arundel County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Annapolis?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.