ZIP 21047 (Fallston, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21047: 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 21047 at a glance: I-95 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 21047.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harford County. They injured 796 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21047 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-24 (2), US-40 (2) and 1015 Pulaski Hwy (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 21047 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 1015 Pulaski Hwy | 1 |
| CR-260 | 1 |
| I-95En | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 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 21047 at a glance
| Population | 13,852 |
| Density | 237 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $157,500 |
| Median home value | $550,216 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 169 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21047?
Harford County has had 1,675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 796 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21047?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21047 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21047?
The worst month is June: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21047?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Harford County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21047 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 21047?
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.