Arbutus, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arbutus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arbutus and Baltimore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Baltimore County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Baltimore County compares with Maryland
Baltimore County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baltimore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Baltimore County has lower values than Maryland for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Arbutus: I-95 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Arbutus.
Overview
Baltimore County has recorded 5,591 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,751 people injured and 93 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 66 truck crashes were reported in Arbutus since 2015; patterns below come from Baltimore County as a whole.
85% of truck crash reports in Baltimore County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
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
Garbage trucks account for 144 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Arbutus fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Baltimore 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 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-83 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baltimore County) |
|---|---|
| Balto Beltway | 1,036 |
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 437 |
| No Name | 296 |
| Harrisburg Expwy | 284 |
| Balto Beltway (Inner Loop) | 277 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 130 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 78 |
| North Point Blvd | 70 |
Arbutus at a glance
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21227) | $85,986 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21227) | $290,135 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baltimore 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 | 232 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 294 | +27% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 364 | +24% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 523 | +44% | 6.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 232 a year in the 1990s and 523 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arbutus
How many truck accidents are there in Arbutus?
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baltimore County (2,751 injured, 93 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arbutus?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arbutus: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arbutus?
Truck crashes in Baltimore County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arbutus?
Garbage trucks were involved in 144 reported crashes in Baltimore County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Arbutus compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baltimore County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arbutus?
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.