ZIP 21223 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21223: 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.
The headline for 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.
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%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in 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). It is followed by I-695 (8), US-1 (6) and US-40 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
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 21223 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| US-40 | 5 |
| I-83 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-151 | 2 |
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 21223 at a glance
| Population | 19,572 |
| Density | 2,878 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,840 |
| Median home value | $114,122 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 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 21223
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21223?
2,912 truck crashes have been reported in Baltimore city since 2015, with 66 deaths and 2,436 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21223?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21223: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21223?
Truck crashes in Baltimore city peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21223?
Since 2015, Baltimore city has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21223 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 21223?
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.