ZIP 21239 (Baltimore, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21239: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Baltimore city is lower on 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 in the 2000s to 204 in the 2010s.
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
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21239 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-695 (8), US-40 (7) and I-83 (3).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.6 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21239 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- With 2.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maryland), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 13 |
| I-695 | 8 |
| US-40 | 7 |
| I-83 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| Mu-1370 | 2 |
| SR-151 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-1 | 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 21239 at a glance
| Population | 27,346 |
| Density | 3,603 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,650 |
| Median home value | $206,904 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 21239
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21239?
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 21239?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21239 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21239?
December has the most truck crashes in Baltimore city, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21239?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baltimore city since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21239 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baltimore city, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21239?
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.