Baltimore city, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baltimore city: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Baltimore city compares with Maryland
Baltimore city against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baltimore city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baltimore city | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.86 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Baltimore city sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Baltimore city: +173% yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 in the 2000s to 204 in the 2010s.
Overview
Baltimore city has recorded 2,912 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,436 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Baltimore city is I-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-83 (2), Mu-1370 (2) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 111 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.6, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Baltimore city fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore city.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baltimore city.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Baltimore city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Baltimore city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-83 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| E. Wabash Ave | 1 |
| Eastern Ave | 1 |
| Elsa Ter | 1 |
| Front St | 1 |
| I-695 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baltimore city) |
|---|---|
| Fort Mchenry Tunnel | 479 |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 50 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 44 |
| Balto Beltway | 36 |
| Is 95 - Fort Mchenry Tunnel | 31 |
| E Monument St | 25 |
| Reisterstown Rd | 25 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 24 |
Baltimore city at a glance
| Population | 568,271 |
| Land area | 80.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7,020 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,368 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baltimore city 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 | 31 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 61 | +96% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 204 | +233% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 274 | +34% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 274 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Baltimore city
ZIP codes in Baltimore city
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Baltimore city
How many truck crashes happen in Baltimore city?
2,912 truck crashes have been reported in Baltimore city since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,436 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Baltimore city?
I-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Baltimore city since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baltimore city?
December has the most truck crashes in Baltimore city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baltimore city?
Since 2015, Baltimore city has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Baltimore city compared with Maryland?
Baltimore city records 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baltimore city?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.