Maryland Park, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maryland Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maryland Park 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.
The headline for Maryland Park: I-95 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Maryland Park.
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 1 truck crash reported in Maryland Park 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%).
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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Maryland Park with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-5 (5), SR-214 (3) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
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 Maryland Park 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-495 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 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 |
Maryland Park at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maryland Park
How common are truck crashes in Maryland Park?
Since 2015, 5,926 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince George's County (2,972 injured, 104 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Maryland Park?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maryland Park: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Maryland Park?
October has the most truck crashes in Prince George's County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maryland Park?
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 Maryland Park compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince George's County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Maryland Park?
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.