Washington County, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington 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
19 of 1,894 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Maryland
Washington County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.7 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washington County sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 94 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 3.1% for Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 1,894 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 861 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: I-81 (9), I-68 (2) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 14 |
| I-81 | 9 |
| I-68 | 2 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| Us-40Al | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Hwy | 519 |
| Maryland Veterans Memorial Hwy | 384 |
| National Freeway | 59 |
| Halfway Blvd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 41 |
| Greencastle Pike | 30 |
| Hopewell Rd | 25 |
| National Pike | 23 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 157,228 |
| Land area | 457.8 sq mi |
| Density | 343 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,708 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +12% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 117 | +50% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 180 | +54% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 180 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington County?
1,894 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 861 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes in Washington County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Washington County compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 103.7 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington 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.