ZIP 21793 (Walkersville, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21793: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 21793: I-70 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21793 since 2015.
Overview
Frederick County has recorded 2,133 truck crashes since 2015, with 974 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Maryland.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maryland: 2.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 21793 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-15 (4), SR-26 (3) and SR-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Maryland: 3.1%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 10.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21793 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.
- 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
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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 Liberty Rd | 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 21793 at a glance
| Population | 10,719 |
| Density | 194 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $121,971 |
| Median home value | $459,514 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 199 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21793
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 21793?
Since 2015, 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Frederick County (974 injured, 60 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 21793?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21793: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21793?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Frederick County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 21793?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Frederick County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 21793 compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Frederick County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21793?
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.