ZIP 21163 (Woodstock, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21163: 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 sits below Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 21163: I-70 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21163 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
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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21163 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-695 (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%).
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 21163 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-70 | 6 |
| I-695 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| CR-1312 | 1 |
| CR-2254 | 1 |
| CR-515 | 1 |
| CR-6781 | 1 |
| CR-70 | 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 21163 at a glance
| Population | 7,539 |
| Density | 213 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,672 |
| Median home value | $601,162 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21163
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21163?
Baltimore County has had 5,591 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,751 people and killing 93.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21163?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21163 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21163?
Truck crashes in Baltimore County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21163?
144 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baltimore County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21163 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21163?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.