ZIP 20779 (Tracys Landing, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anne Arundel 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anne Arundel County compares with Maryland
Anne Arundel County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anne Arundel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anne Arundel County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Anne Arundel County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,666 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anne Arundel County since 2015: 1,414 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-4 (2), CR-3446 (1) and CR-3549 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
114 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20779 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anne Arundel County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Anne Arundel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 5 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-3446 | 1 |
| CR-3549 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anne Arundel County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 335 |
| Robert Crain Hwy | 145 |
| John Hanson Hwy | 132 |
| Gov Ritchie Hwy | 119 |
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 114 |
| Balto Beltway | 89 |
| Baltimore Washington Pkwy | 82 |
| Solomons Island Rd | 72 |
ZIP 20779 at a glance
| Population | 883 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $178,452 |
| Median home value | $563,793 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anne Arundel 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 | 113 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 133 | +17% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 174 | +31% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 244 | +40% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 113 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 244. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20779
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20779?
2,666 truck crashes have been reported in Anne Arundel County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 1,414 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20779?
NHTSA data shows SR-2 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20779 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20779?
August has the most truck crashes in Anne Arundel County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20779?
Since 2015, Anne Arundel County has reported 114 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20779 compared with Maryland?
Anne Arundel County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20779?
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.