ZIP 21034 (Darlington, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harford 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 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harford County compares with Maryland
Harford County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harford County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harford County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 21034 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21034 since 2015.
Overview
Harford County has recorded 1,675 truck crashes since 2015, with 796 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21034 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (4), SR-136 (3) and CR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (24%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21034 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December 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
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 Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-136 | 3 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| Sr- 276 Jacob Tome Mem Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harford County) |
|---|---|
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 512 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 88 |
| Philadelphia Rd | 36 |
| S Philadelphia Blvd | 34 |
| Mountain Rd | 30 |
| Conowingo Rd | 30 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy | 29 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 26 |
ZIP 21034 at a glance
| Population | 2,846 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,047 |
| Median home value | $388,792 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harford 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 | 69 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 88 | +27% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 104 | +18% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 169 | +62% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 169. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21034
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21034?
1,675 truck crashes have been reported in Harford County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 796 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21034?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21034: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21034?
The worst month is June: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Harford County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21034 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harford County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21034?
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.