ZIP 21051 (Fork, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baltimore 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Baltimore County compares with Maryland
Baltimore County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baltimore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Baltimore County sits below Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 21051 at a glance: I-95 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 21051.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore County. They injured 2,751 people and killed 93.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-40 (4), SR-24 (2) and SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 144 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is July, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21051 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- 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 Baltimore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-40 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 1015 Pulaski Hwy | 1 |
| CR-260 | 1 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-415 | 1 |
| I-695 | 1 |
| I-95En | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baltimore County) |
|---|---|
| Balto Beltway | 1,036 |
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 437 |
| No Name | 296 |
| Harrisburg Expwy | 284 |
| Balto Beltway (Inner Loop) | 277 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 130 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 78 |
| North Point Blvd | 70 |
ZIP 21051 at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $232,721 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baltimore 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 | 232 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 294 | +27% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 364 | +24% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 523 | +44% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 232 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 523. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 7.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21051
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21051?
5,591 truck crashes have been reported in Baltimore County since 2015, with 93 deaths and 2,751 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21051?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21051: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21051?
October has the most truck crashes in Baltimore County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21051?
Since 2015, Baltimore County has reported 144 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21051 compared with Maryland?
Baltimore County records 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21051?
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.