ZIP 20710 (Bladensburg, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20710: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prince George's 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
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 has lower values than Maryland for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 20710 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20710: 20 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,926 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince George's County since 2015: 2,972 people were injured and 104 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20710 with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-495 (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%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20710 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.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Prince George's County.
- 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 Prince George's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 20 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
| 7th St Nw | 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 |
ZIP 20710 at a glance
| Population | 9,801 |
| Density | 3,389 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,810 |
| Median home value | $339,998 |
| Home ownership | 21% |
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 large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20710
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20710?
5,926 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George's County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 2,972 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20710?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20710 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20710?
Truck crashes in Prince George's County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20710?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Prince George's County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20710 compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince George's County has 53.0 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20710?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.