Monrovia, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monrovia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monrovia and Frederick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Frederick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Frederick County compares with Maryland
Frederick County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frederick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Frederick County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monrovia: I-70 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Monrovia.
Overview
Frederick County has recorded 2,133 truck crashes since 2015, with 974 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Monrovia since 2015, this page uses Frederick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Frederick 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 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Monrovia with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-26 (3), I-270 (2) and SR-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 10.2, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Monrovia fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| Mu293 Pullman Ct | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frederick County) |
|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Hwy | 465 |
| Balto National Pike | 222 |
| Catoctin Mountain Hwy | 174 |
| Liberty Rd | 71 |
| Jefferson National Pike | 67 |
| Buckeystown Pike | 65 |
| Green Valley Rd | 59 |
| Frederick Freeway | 57 |
Monrovia at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21770) | $183,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21770) | $632,695 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frederick 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 | 78 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 92 | +17% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 128 | +40% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 199 | +55% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 199 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monrovia
How common are truck crashes in Monrovia?
Frederick County has had 2,133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 974 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monrovia?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monrovia: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monrovia?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Frederick County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monrovia?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monrovia compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Frederick County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monrovia?
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.