ZIP 21784 (Sykesville, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21784: 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 |
Compared with Maryland, Carroll County is lower 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).
Carroll County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 3.1% in 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
The worst month is October with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.4% in Maryland.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21784 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-32 (4), SR-140 (3) and SR-27 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 3.1% across Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (20%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21784 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-140 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| CR-515 | 1 |
| CR-6781 | 1 |
| CR-70 | 1 |
| CR-SYKESVILLE Rd | 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 21784 at a glance
| Population | 39,258 |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $139,395 |
| Median home value | $495,193 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 75. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 21784
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21784?
Carroll County has had 833 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 360 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21784?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 21784 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 21784?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21784?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21784 compare with Maryland?
Carroll County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 21784?
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.