ZIP 21133 (Randallstown, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21133: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Baltimore County: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 12% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore County. They injured 2,751 people and killed 93.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21133 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-695 (5), I-70 (5), SR-140 (4), SR-32 (4) and SR-26 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
144 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (12% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21133 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- 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-695 | 5 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-140 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| I-83 | 2 |
| CR-1312 | 1 |
| CR-2254 | 1 |
| CR-443 | 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 21133 at a glance
| Population | 31,398 |
| Density | 1,353 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,480 |
| Median home value | $322,936 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 232 a year in the 1990s and 523 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 7.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21133
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21133?
5,591 truck crashes have been reported in Baltimore County since 2015, with 93 deaths and 2,751 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21133?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in Baltimore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21133?
144 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baltimore County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21133 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21133?
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.