ZIP 21213 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21213: 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 has lower values than Maryland for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Baltimore city: +173% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (75) to the 2010s (204).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,912 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore city. They injured 2,436 people and killed 66.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: I-695 (11), US-40 (7) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
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 21213 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baltimore city.
- 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.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-3739 | 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 21213 at a glance
| Population | 28,058 |
| Density | 3,157 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,344 |
| Median home value | $153,682 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 21213
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21213?
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 21213?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21213 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21213?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Baltimore city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21213?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baltimore city since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21213 compared with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baltimore city, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21213?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.