Aberdeen, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aberdeen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aberdeen and Harford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harford County numbers.
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 has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Aberdeen: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Aberdeen.
Overview
Harford County has recorded 1,675 truck crashes since 2015, with 796 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Aberdeen since 2015, this page uses Harford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
83% of truck crash reports in Harford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Aberdeen is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-40 (2), Golf Dr (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
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 Aberdeen fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harford County.
- 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 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| Golf Dr | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-543 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Aberdeen at a glance
| Population | 18,451 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,650 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21001) | $83,238 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21001) | $282,940 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aberdeen
How many truck crashes happen in Aberdeen?
Harford County has had 1,675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 796 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Aberdeen?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Aberdeen?
Truck crashes in Harford County peak in June, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aberdeen?
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 Aberdeen compared with Maryland?
Harford County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Aberdeen?
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.