ZIP 21403 (Annapolis, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anne Arundel 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anne Arundel County compares with Maryland
Anne Arundel County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anne Arundel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anne Arundel County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Maryland on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Anne Arundel County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (15%).
Overview
Anne Arundel County has recorded 2,666 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,414 people injured and 41 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-2 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21403 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2), CR-2420 (1) and SR-214 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 114 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21403 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maryland; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Anne Arundel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-2420 | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| SR-450 | 1 |
| SR-665 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anne Arundel County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 335 |
| Robert Crain Hwy | 145 |
| John Hanson Hwy | 132 |
| Gov Ritchie Hwy | 119 |
| Blue Star Memorial Hwy | 114 |
| Balto Beltway | 89 |
| Baltimore Washington Pkwy | 82 |
| Solomons Island Rd | 72 |
ZIP 21403 at a glance
| Population | 32,681 |
| Density | 1,360 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,329 |
| Median home value | $582,493 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anne Arundel 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 | 113 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 133 | +17% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 174 | +31% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 244 | +40% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 113 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 244. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21403
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21403?
Since 2015, 2,666 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anne Arundel County (1,414 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21403?
Since 2015, SR-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21403: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21403?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Anne Arundel County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21403?
Garbage trucks were involved in 114 reported crashes in Anne Arundel County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21403 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anne Arundel County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21403?
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.