Havre de Grace, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Havre de Grace: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Havre de Grace 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Harford County is lower on 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 Havre de Grace: I-95 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Havre de Grace since 2015.
Overview
Harford County has recorded 1,675 truck crashes since 2015, with 796 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Havre de Grace 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
June has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Havre de Grace with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), US-40 (3) and CR-52 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Havre de Grace fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| Golf Dr | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-543 | 1 |
| Sr- 276 Jacob Tome Mem Hwy | 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 |
Havre de Grace at a glance
| Population | 15,222 |
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,563 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21078) | $106,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21078) | $387,285 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 169 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Havre de Grace
How many truck accidents are there in Havre de Grace?
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harford County (796 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Havre de Grace?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Havre de Grace since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Havre de Grace?
Truck crashes in Harford County peak in June, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Havre de Grace?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harford County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Havre de Grace compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harford County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Havre de Grace?
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.