ZIP 21071 (Glyndon, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21071: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Baltimore County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 21071: SR-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21071 since 2015.
Overview
Baltimore County has recorded 5,591 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,751 people injured and 93 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
SR-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21071 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-695 (3), SR-140 (3) and SR-26 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 144 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21071 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 4 |
| I-695 | 3 |
| SR-140 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-175 | 1 |
| CR-2254 | 1 |
| CR-443 | 1 |
| CR-515 | 1 |
| CR-6781 | 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 21071 at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $213,500 |
| 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21071
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21071?
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baltimore County (2,751 injured, 93 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21071?
Since 2015, SR-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21071: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21071?
Truck crashes in Baltimore County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21071?
Since 2015, Baltimore County has reported 144 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21071 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baltimore County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21071?
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.