ZIP 21205 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21205: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baltimore city, 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
4.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Baltimore city compares with Maryland
Baltimore city against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baltimore city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baltimore city | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.86 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Baltimore city sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Baltimore city: +173% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (204 vs 75).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,912 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore city. They injured 2,436 people and killed 66.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21205 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-695 (11), US-40 (7) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 111 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is July, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21205 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 2.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Baltimore city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| I-695 | 11 |
| US-40 | 7 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-83 | 3 |
| SR-151 | 3 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-443 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baltimore city) |
|---|---|
| Fort Mchenry Tunnel | 479 |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 50 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 44 |
| Balto Beltway | 36 |
| Is 95 - Fort Mchenry Tunnel | 31 |
| E Monument St | 25 |
| Reisterstown Rd | 25 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 24 |
ZIP 21205 at a glance
| Population | 13,013 |
| Density | 2,449 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,176 |
| Median home value | $99,897 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baltimore city 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 | 31 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 61 | +96% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 204 | +233% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 274 | +34% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 274 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21205
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21205?
Since 2015, 2,912 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baltimore city (2,436 injured, 66 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21205?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21205: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21205?
Truck crashes in Baltimore city peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21205?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Baltimore city since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21205 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Baltimore city records 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21205?
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.