ZIP 21082 (Hydes, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21082: 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 runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 21082 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21082 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baltimore County since 2015: 2,751 people were injured and 93 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21082 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-40 (4), SR-24 (2) and 1015 Pulaski Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 144 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21082 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Baltimore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-40 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| 1015 Pulaski Hwy | 1 |
| CR-260 | 1 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-415 | 1 |
| I-695 | 1 |
| I-83 | 1 |
| I-95En | 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 21082 at a glance
| Population | 626 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,571 |
| Median home value | $495,775 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21082
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21082?
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baltimore County (2,751 injured, 93 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21082?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21082 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21082?
October has the most truck crashes in Baltimore County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21082?
Garbage trucks were involved in 144 reported crashes in Baltimore County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21082 compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baltimore County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21082?
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.