ZIP 21704 (Frederick, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21704: 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 sits below Maryland on 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 21704: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21704: 6 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
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-15 (5), I-270 (2) and SR-85 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.1% across 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 21704 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.7% 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
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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 Liberty Rd | 1 |
| Sr-Green Valley Rd | 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 21704 at a glance
| Population | 20,006 |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $161,063 |
| Median home value | $610,517 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 199 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21704
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21704?
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 21704?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21704: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21704?
October has the most truck crashes in Frederick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21704?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Frederick County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21704 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Frederick County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21704?
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.