Linthicum, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linthicum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linthicum 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).
Anne Arundel County at a glance: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (15%).
Overview
Anne Arundel County has recorded 2,666 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,414 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Linthicum since 2015; patterns below come from Anne Arundel County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come US-1 (5), I-695 (4) and SR-100 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
114 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Linthicum fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anne Arundel County.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-695 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-97 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
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 |
Linthicum at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21090) | $138,119 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21090) | $410,726 |
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 Linthicum
How many truck crashes happen in Linthicum?
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 Linthicum?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linthicum since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Linthicum?
Truck crashes in Anne Arundel County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linthicum?
Garbage trucks were involved in 114 reported crashes in Anne Arundel County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Linthicum compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anne Arundel County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Linthicum?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.