Prince George's County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prince George's 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Prince George's County compares with Maryland
Prince George's County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince George's County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.0 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Prince George's County has lower values than Maryland for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Prince George's County: I-95 most fatal truck crashes in Prince George's County: 24 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,926 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince George's County since 2015: 2,972 people were injured and 104 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Prince George's County is I-95, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-301 (9), SR-5 (8) and SR-214 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Their busiest month is July, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Prince George's County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George's County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Prince George's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Prince George's County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 24 |
| US-301 | 9 |
| SR-5 | 8 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| CR-185 | 2 |
| I-495 | 2 |
| I-595 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince George's County) |
|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 1,558 |
| Crain Hwy | 403 |
| No Name | 376 |
| John Hanson Hwy | 227 |
| Branch Ave | 210 |
| Pennsylvania Ave | 112 |
| Baltimore Ave | 111 |
| Kenilworth Ave | 107 |
Prince George's County at a glance
| Population | 966,629 |
| Land area | 482.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,003 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $105,293 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince George's 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 | 262 | — | 9.4 |
| 2000s | 354 | +35% | 9.8 |
| 2010s | 417 | +18% | 8.2 |
| 2020s | 527 | +26% | 7.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 262 to 527. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Prince George's County
How many truck crashes happen in Prince George's County?
5,926 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George's County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 2,972 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Prince George's County?
I-95 had 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Prince George's County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prince George's County?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Prince George's County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prince George's County?
Since 2015, Prince George's County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Prince George's County compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Prince George's County records 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Prince George's County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.