ZIP 20777 (Highland, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20777: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Maryland
Howard County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Maryland, Howard County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 20777: I-95 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20777 since 2015.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 2,423 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,016 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
2.5% 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 20777 is I-95, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-32 (4), US-1 (4) and I-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20777 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
| CR-1910 | 1 |
| CR-3283 | 1 |
| CR-3434 | 1 |
| CR-4359 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 1,054 |
| Washington Blvd | 175 |
| Columbia Pike | 61 |
| Sykesville Rd | 53 |
| Patuxent Pkwy | 53 |
| Waterloo Rd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 42 |
| Is95 | 28 |
ZIP 20777 at a glance
| Population | 3,221 |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $226,146 |
| Median home value | $870,095 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 104 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 116 | +12% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 174 | +50% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 219 | +26% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 104 to 219. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20777
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20777?
Howard County has had 2,423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,016 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20777?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20777: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20777?
October has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20777?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 20777 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Howard County records 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20777?
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.