ZIP 20722 (Brentwood, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20722: 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 runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 20722: I-95 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 20722.
Overview
Prince George's County has recorded 5,926 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,972 people injured and 104 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20722 is I-95, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes 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%).
Their busiest month is July, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20722 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 21st 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 20722 at a glance
| Population | 6,264 |
| Density | 1,644 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,875 |
| Median home value | $381,885 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 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 20722
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20722?
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 20722?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20722 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20722?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Prince George's County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20722?
Since 2015, Prince George's County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20722 compare with Maryland?
Prince George's County records 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20722?
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.