ZIP 20720 (Bowie, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20720: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Prince George's County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 20720 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20720 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20720 is I-95, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-3 (5), US-1 (4) and US-301 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20720 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Prince George's County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| I-595 | 3 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-450 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-104 | 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 20720 at a glance
| Population | 25,015 |
| Density | 655 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $158,997 |
| Median home value | $565,092 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 262 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 527. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20720
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20720?
5,926 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George's County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 2,972 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 20720?
I-95 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20720 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20720?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Prince George's County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20720?
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 20720 compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince George's County has 53.0 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20720?
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.