ZIP 21231 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21231: 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 in the 2000s to 204 in the 2010s.
Overview
Baltimore city has recorded 2,912 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,436 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21231 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. 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 21231 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baltimore city.
- 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
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 | 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 21231 at a glance
| Population | 14,969 |
| Density | 6,663 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,254 |
| Median home value | $352,098 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21231
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21231?
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 21231?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21231: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21231?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Baltimore city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21231?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Baltimore city since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21231 compare with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore city has 44.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21231?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.