ZIP 21787 (Taneytown, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21787: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Maryland.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-194 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21787 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-116 (1), SR-7 (1) and SR-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 3.1% in 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 21787 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-194 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-194 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 21787 at a glance
| Population | 11,645 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,682 |
| Median home value | $354,313 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 75. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 21787
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21787?
Carroll County has had 833 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 360 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21787?
Since 2015, SR-194 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21787: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 21787?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 21787?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 21787 compared with Maryland?
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 21787?
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.