Harford County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harford County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harford County compares with Maryland
Harford County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harford County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harford County sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Harford County: I-95 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Harford County.
Overview
Police reported 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harford County since 2015: 796 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Harford County is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-136 (3), SR-24 (2) and US-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
33 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (24%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Harford County fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December 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
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 Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harford County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-136 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 1015 Pulaski Hwy | 1 |
| CR-260 | 1 |
| Golf Dr | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harford County) |
|---|---|
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 512 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 88 |
| Philadelphia Rd | 36 |
| S Philadelphia Blvd | 34 |
| Mountain Rd | 30 |
| Conowingo Rd | 30 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy | 29 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 26 |
Harford County at a glance
| Population | 265,514 |
| Land area | 437.1 sq mi |
| Density | 607 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $113,863 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harford 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 | 69 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 88 | +27% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 104 | +18% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 169 | +62% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 169. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harford County
ZIP codes in Harford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harford County
How many truck accidents are there in Harford County?
1,675 truck crashes have been reported in Harford County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 796 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harford County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Harford County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harford County?
The worst month is June: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harford County?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harford County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harford County compared with Maryland?
Harford County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harford County?
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.