ZIP 21776 (New Windsor, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21776: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Maryland
Carroll County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Carroll County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Carroll County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (44 since 2015), vs 3.1% across Maryland.
Overview
Since 2015, 833 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 360 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
SR-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21776 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-26 (4), SR-140 (2) and SR-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21776 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maryland.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 4 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Blvd | 113 |
| Ridge Rd | 65 |
| Liberty Rd | 56 |
| Littlestown Pike | 43 |
| Sykesville Rd | 33 |
| Hanover Pike | 30 |
| Francis Scott Key Hwy | 15 |
| Balto National Pike | 15 |
ZIP 21776 at a glance
| Population | 6,261 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,409 |
| Median home value | $463,864 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 34 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 50 | +44% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 57 | +15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 75 | +32% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 75 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21776
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 21776?
Since 2015, 833 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (360 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21776?
SR-27 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21776 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21776?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21776?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 21776 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 21776?
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.