ZIP 21797 (Woodbine, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 21797: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Maryland
Howard County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County sits below Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 21797: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21797: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 2,423 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,016 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% 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 21797 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-32 (5), SR-27 (3) and SR-26 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 21797 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| SR-32 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| CR-70 | 1 |
| CR-SYKESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| I-270 | 1 |
| Mu293 Pullman Ct | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| No Name | 1,054 |
| Washington Blvd | 175 |
| Columbia Pike | 61 |
| Sykesville Rd | 53 |
| Patuxent Pkwy | 53 |
| Waterloo Rd | 52 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 42 |
| Is95 | 28 |
ZIP 21797 at a glance
| Population | 8,643 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $189,241 |
| Median home value | $738,015 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 104 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 116 | +12% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 174 | +50% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 219 | +26% | 4.4 |
In the 1990s about 104 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 219. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 21797
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 21797?
2,423 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 1,016 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 21797?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 21797: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 21797?
October has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 21797?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 21797 compare with Maryland?
Howard County records 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 49.3 across Maryland.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 21797?
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.