ZIP 20701 (Annapolis Junction, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard County, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Maryland
Howard County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County sits below Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 20701 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20701: 18 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,423 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 1,016 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come US-1 (8), SR-3 (5) and SR-100 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20701 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| I-97 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| CR-1178 | 1 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| CR-1910 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 1,054 |
| Washington Blvd | 175 |
| Columbia Pike | 61 |
| Sykesville Rd | 53 |
| Patuxent Pkwy | 53 |
| Waterloo Rd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 42 |
| Is95 | 28 |
ZIP 20701 at a glance
| Population | 513 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,594 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 104 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 116 | +12% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 174 | +50% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 219 | +26% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 104 a year in the 1990s and 219 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20701?
2,423 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 1,016 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20701?
I-95 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20701 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20701?
October has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20701 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20701?
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.