ZIP 21077 (Harmans, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21077: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anne Arundel 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anne Arundel County compares with Maryland
Anne Arundel County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anne Arundel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anne Arundel County has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Anne Arundel County at a glance: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (15%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,666 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anne Arundel County. They injured 1,414 people and killed 41.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
2.9% 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 21077 is I-95, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (6), SR-3 (5) and I-695 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 114 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21077 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anne Arundel County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Anne Arundel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-695 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| I-97 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anne Arundel County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 335 |
| Robert Crain Hwy | 145 |
| John Hanson Hwy | 132 |
| Gov Ritchie Hwy | 119 |
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 114 |
| Balto Beltway | 89 |
| Baltimore Washington Pkwy | 82 |
| Solomons Island Rd | 72 |
ZIP 21077 at a glance
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anne Arundel 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 | 113 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 133 | +17% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 174 | +31% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 244 | +40% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 113 to 244. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21077
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21077?
Since 2015, 2,666 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anne Arundel County (1,414 injured, 41 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21077?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21077: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21077?
Truck crashes in Anne Arundel County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21077?
Garbage trucks were involved in 114 reported crashes in Anne Arundel County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21077 compare with Maryland?
Anne Arundel County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21077?
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.