ZIP 21755 (Jefferson, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21755: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Frederick County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 21755 at a glance: I-70 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 21755.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Frederick County. They injured 974 people and killed 60.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 21755 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 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 21755 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Frederick County.
- 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.
- 2.7% 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
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 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 |
| 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 21755 at a glance
| Population | 5,909 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,417 |
| Median home value | $531,860 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 199. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21755
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21755?
Frederick County has had 2,133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 974 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21755?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21755 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21755?
Truck crashes in Frederick County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21755?
Since 2015, Frederick County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21755 compared with Maryland?
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 21755?
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.