ZIP 21160 (Whiteford, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21160: 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.
The headline for ZIP 21160: US-1 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 21160.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harford County. They injured 796 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21160 is US-1, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-136 (2), CR-9 (1) and SR-372 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21160 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harford County.
- 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 Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-851 | 1 |
| Woodbine Rd | 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 21160 at a glance
| Population | 2,441 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,181 |
| Median home value | $419,544 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 169 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21160
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21160?
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harford County (796 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21160?
US-1 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21160 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21160?
Truck crashes in Harford County peak in June, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21160?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Harford County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21160 compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harford County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21160?
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.