ZIP 21222 (Dundalk, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21222: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 21222: I-95 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21222 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore County. They injured 2,751 people and killed 93.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21222 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-40 (7), I-695 (6) and SR-151 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 144 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21222 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-40 | 7 |
| I-695 | 6 |
| SR-151 | 3 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-443 | 1 |
| CR-5132 | 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 21222 at a glance
| Population | 59,407 |
| Density | 1,994 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,141 |
| Median home value | $214,919 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21222
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21222?
Baltimore County has had 5,591 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,751 people and killing 93.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21222?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21222 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21222?
October has the most truck crashes in Baltimore County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21222?
144 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baltimore County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21222 compare with Maryland?
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 21222?
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.