ZIP 21090 (Linthicum Heights, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21090: 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 sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Anne Arundel County at a glance: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of the year's total).
Overview
Anne Arundel County has recorded 2,666 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,414 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21090 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (5), I-695 (4) and SR-100 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 114 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21090 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Anne Arundel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-695 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-97 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
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 21090 at a glance
| Population | 10,652 |
| Density | 619 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,119 |
| Median home value | $410,726 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21090
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21090?
Since 2015, 2,666 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anne Arundel County (1,414 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21090?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21090 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21090?
Truck crashes in Anne Arundel County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21090?
114 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anne Arundel County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21090 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anne Arundel County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21090?
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.