ZIP 20769 (Glenn Dale, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20769: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 20769: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20769: 18 since 2015.
Overview
Prince George's County has recorded 5,926 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,972 people injured and 104 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
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 SR-3 (4), US-1 (4) and US-301 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 3.1% in 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 20769 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 18 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| I-595 | 3 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-495 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
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 20769 at a glance
| Population | 6,947 |
| Density | 413 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $139,773 |
| Median home value | $596,280 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20769
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20769?
5,926 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George's County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 2,972 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20769?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20769: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20769?
October has the most truck crashes in Prince George's County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20769?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Prince George's County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20769 compared 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 20769?
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.