ZIP 21206 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21206: 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 runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Baltimore city at a glance: +173% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (204 vs 75).
Overview
Police reported 2,912 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baltimore city since 2015: 2,436 people were injured and 66 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-695 (9), US-40 (8) and I-83 (3).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.6 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21206 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 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.
- 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 | 12 |
| I-695 | 9 |
| US-40 | 8 |
| I-83 | 3 |
| SR-151 | 3 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-415 | 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 21206 at a glance
| Population | 48,902 |
| Density | 2,603 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,531 |
| Median home value | $214,739 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 274. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21206
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21206?
Baltimore city has had 2,912 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,436 people and killing 66.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21206?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21206 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21206?
December has the most truck crashes in Baltimore city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21206?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baltimore city since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21206 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore city has 44.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21206?
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.