ZIP 21244 (Windsor Mill, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21244: 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. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 21244: I-95 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 21244.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baltimore County. They injured 2,751 people and killed 93.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21244 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-695 (6), I-70 (3) and I-83 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 144 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21244 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-695 | 6 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| I-83 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| CR-1312 | 1 |
| CR-2254 | 1 |
| CR-515 | 1 |
| CR-6781 | 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 21244 at a glance
| Population | 38,208 |
| Density | 1,044 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,114 |
| Median home value | $280,992 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 232 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 523. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 21244
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21244?
5,591 truck crashes have been reported in Baltimore County since 2015, with 93 deaths and 2,751 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21244?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21244 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21244?
Truck crashes in Baltimore County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21244?
Garbage trucks were involved in 144 reported crashes in Baltimore County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21244 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baltimore County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21244?
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.