Clinton, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton and Prince George's County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Prince George's County numbers.
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 sits below Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Clinton: SR-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,926 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince George's County. They injured 2,972 people and killed 104.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Clinton since 2015, this page uses Prince George's County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
86% of truck crash reports in Prince George's 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 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Clinton with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), US-301 (5) and CR-185 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clinton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George's County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 11 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-301 | 5 |
| CR-185 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| CR-137 | 1 |
| CR-4475 | 1 |
| CR-50 Middletown Rd | 1 |
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 |
Clinton at a glance
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 20735) | $126,196 |
| Median home value (ZIP 20735) | $433,094 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 262 a year in the 1990s and 527 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton
How common are truck crashes in Clinton?
5,926 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George's County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 2,972 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clinton?
SR-5 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton?
October has the most truck crashes in Prince George's County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clinton?
Since 2015, Prince George's County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Clinton compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince George's County has 53.0 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinton?
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.