ZIP 20737 (Riverdale, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20737: 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.
The headline for ZIP 20737: I-95 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20737 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,926 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince George's County. They injured 2,972 people and killed 104.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). It is followed by I-495 (5), SR-214 (3) and US-50 (3).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20737 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George's County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Prince George's County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 18 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-450 | 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 20737 at a glance
| Population | 24,489 |
| Density | 2,987 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,951 |
| Median home value | $389,762 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 20737
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20737?
Prince George's County has had 5,926 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,972 people and killing 104.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20737?
I-95 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20737 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20737?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Prince George's County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20737?
Since 2015, Prince George's County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20737 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
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 20737?
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.