ZIP 21216 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21216: 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. Where it is higher: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: I-695 (7), US-40 (5) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.6, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21216 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| US-40 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-83 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-151 | 2 |
| CR-1312 | 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 21216 at a glance
| Population | 29,426 |
| Density | 3,440 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,031 |
| Median home value | $159,376 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 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 21216
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21216?
2,912 truck crashes have been reported in Baltimore city since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,436 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21216?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21216 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21216?
December has the most truck crashes in Baltimore city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21216?
Since 2015, Baltimore city has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21216 compare 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 21216?
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.