ZIP 21703 (Frederick, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21703: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Frederick 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
10.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Frederick County compares with Maryland
Frederick County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frederick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Frederick County has lower values than Maryland for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 21703: I-70 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21703 since 2015.
Overview
Frederick County has recorded 2,133 truck crashes since 2015, with 974 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21703 is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-15 (5), SR-85 (2) and CR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
They recorded 10.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21703 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 Liberty Rd | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frederick County) |
|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Hwy | 465 |
| Balto National Pike | 222 |
| Catoctin Mountain Hwy | 174 |
| Liberty Rd | 71 |
| Jefferson National Pike | 67 |
| Buckeystown Pike | 65 |
| Green Valley Rd | 59 |
| Frederick Freeway | 57 |
ZIP 21703 at a glance
| Population | 41,960 |
| Density | 506 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,334 |
| Median home value | $384,538 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frederick 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 | 78 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 92 | +17% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 128 | +40% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 199 | +55% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 199. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21703
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21703?
Since 2015, 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Frederick County (974 injured, 60 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21703?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21703 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21703?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Frederick County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21703?
Since 2015, Frederick County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21703 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Frederick County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21703?
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.