ZIP 21718 (Burkittsville, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21718: 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. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 21718: I-70 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21718 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 21718 is I-70, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-15 (3), SR-34 (1) and US-40 (1).
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 21718 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- 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
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 | 10 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| Us-40Al | 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 21718 at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,500 |
| Median home value | $578,666 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. 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 21718
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21718?
2,133 truck crashes have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 974 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 21718?
I-70 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21718 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21718?
October has the most truck crashes in Frederick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21718?
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 21718 compared with Maryland?
Per 100,000 residents, Frederick County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21718?
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.