ZIP 21075 (Elkridge, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21075: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Maryland
Howard County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County has lower values than Maryland for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 21075: I-95 deadliest road: 20 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21075 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 1,016 people and killed 49.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21075 is I-95, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (7), I-695 (3) and SR-100 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21075 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Howard County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 20 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| I-695 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| CR-1178 | 1 |
| CR-121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 1,054 |
| Washington Blvd | 175 |
| Columbia Pike | 61 |
| Sykesville Rd | 53 |
| Patuxent Pkwy | 53 |
| Waterloo Rd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 42 |
| Is95 | 28 |
ZIP 21075 at a glance
| Population | 37,363 |
| Density | 1,036 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,303 |
| Median home value | $456,825 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 104 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 116 | +12% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 174 | +50% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 219 | +26% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 104 to 219. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21075
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21075?
2,423 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 1,016 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21075?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21075 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21075?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21075?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21075 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Howard County records 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21075?
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.