Fairwood, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairwood 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Fairwood at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairwood: 9 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Fairwood 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
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 within 10 miles of Fairwood is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-301 (5), SR-3 (4) and I-595 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fairwood 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 I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Prince George's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-301 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| I-595 | 3 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-450 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-104 | 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 |
Fairwood at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairwood
How many truck accidents are there in Fairwood?
Prince George's County has had 5,926 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,972 people and killing 104.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fairwood?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairwood: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairwood?
Truck crashes in Prince George's County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fairwood?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince George's County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fairwood compared with Maryland?
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 Fairwood?
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.