ZIP 21074 (Hampstead, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21074: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Maryland
Carroll County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Carroll County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Carroll County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (44 since 2015), vs 3.1% across Maryland.
Overview
Police reported 833 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 360 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21074 since 2015: SR-140 (4), SR-30 (4), I-83 (2), CR-142 (1) and CR-175 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21074 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-140 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 4 |
| I-83 | 2 |
| CR-142 | 1 |
| CR-175 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Blvd | 113 |
| Ridge Rd | 65 |
| Liberty Rd | 56 |
| Littlestown Pike | 43 |
| Sykesville Rd | 33 |
| Hanover Pike | 30 |
| Francis Scott Key Hwy | 15 |
| Balto National Pike | 15 |
ZIP 21074 at a glance
| Population | 14,777 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,536 |
| Median home value | $378,292 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 34 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 50 | +44% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 57 | +15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 75 | +32% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 75 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21074
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21074?
Since 2015, 833 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (360 injured, 27 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21074?
October has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21074?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21074 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Carroll County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21074?
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.