ZIP 21078 (Havre De Grace, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harford 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 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harford County compares with Maryland
Harford County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harford County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harford County sits below Maryland on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 21078 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21078 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harford County. They injured 796 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: US-1 (4), US-40 (3) and CR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Their busiest month is December, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21078 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| Golf Dr | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-543 | 1 |
| Sr- 276 Jacob Tome Mem Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harford County) |
|---|---|
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 512 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 88 |
| Philadelphia Rd | 36 |
| S Philadelphia Blvd | 34 |
| Mountain Rd | 30 |
| Conowingo Rd | 30 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy | 29 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 26 |
ZIP 21078 at a glance
| Population | 20,030 |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,667 |
| Median home value | $387,285 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harford 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 | 69 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 88 | +27% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 104 | +18% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 169 | +62% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 169. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21078
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21078?
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harford County (796 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21078?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21078 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21078?
Truck crashes in Harford County peak in June, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Harford County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21078 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harford County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21078?
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.