ZIP 21224 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21224: 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 stands out for 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
Baltimore city has recorded 2,912 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,436 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21224 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-40 (7), I-695 (6) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
They recorded 4.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21224 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, 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.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baltimore city.
- With 2.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 11 |
| US-40 | 7 |
| I-695 | 6 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-151 | 3 |
| I-83 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-3739 | 1 |
| CR-443 | 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 21224 at a glance
| Population | 47,465 |
| Density | 1,965 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,017 |
| Median home value | $293,313 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 274. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21224
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21224?
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 21224?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21224: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21224?
December has the most truck crashes in Baltimore city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21224?
Since 2015, Baltimore city has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21224 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore city has 44.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21224?
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.