ZIP 21162 (White Marsh, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21162: 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 |
Baltimore County has lower values than Maryland for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 21162: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21162: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore County. They injured 2,751 people and killed 93.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21162 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-40 (8), I-695 (4) and SR-151 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 144 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is July, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21162 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Baltimore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-40 | 8 |
| I-695 | 4 |
| SR-151 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 1015 Pulaski Hwy | 1 |
| CR-260 | 1 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-5132 | 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 21162 at a glance
| Population | 4,639 |
| Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $157,813 |
| Median home value | $450,013 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 232 to 523. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21162
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21162?
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baltimore County (2,751 injured, 93 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21162?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21162: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21162?
Truck crashes in Baltimore County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21162?
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 21162 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21162?
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.