ZIP 20711 (Lothian, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anne Arundel 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anne Arundel County compares with Maryland
Anne Arundel County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anne Arundel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anne Arundel County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Anne Arundel County at a glance: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of the year's total).
Overview
Anne Arundel County has recorded 2,666 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,414 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20711 is SR-2, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-4 (2), US-301 (2) and CR-137 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 114 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20711 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anne Arundel County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- With 2.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Anne Arundel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 5 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-137 | 1 |
| CR-3446 | 1 |
| CR-3549 | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anne Arundel County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 335 |
| Robert Crain Hwy | 145 |
| John Hanson Hwy | 132 |
| Gov Ritchie Hwy | 119 |
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 114 |
| Balto Beltway | 89 |
| Baltimore Washington Pkwy | 82 |
| Solomons Island Rd | 72 |
ZIP 20711 at a glance
| Population | 7,731 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,576 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anne Arundel 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 | 113 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 133 | +17% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 174 | +31% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 244 | +40% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 113 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 244. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20711
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20711?
2,666 truck crashes have been reported in Anne Arundel County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 1,414 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20711?
NHTSA data shows SR-2 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20711 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20711?
August has the most truck crashes in Anne Arundel County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20711?
Since 2015, Anne Arundel County has reported 114 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20711 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Anne Arundel County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20711?
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.