Alexandria, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexandria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
18 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexandria compares with Virginia
Alexandria against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexandria stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexandria | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Alexandria has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Alexandria at a glance: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.3%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Alexandria has recorded 294 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come I-95 (16), SR-5 (8) and I-66 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Alexandria fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-495 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alexandria
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 18 |
| I-95 | 16 |
| SR-5 | 8 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexandria) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 37 |
| I-395 South | 16 |
| I-395 North | 14 |
| I-495 West | 10 |
| Duke Street | 8 |
| I-495 East | 7 |
| Interstate 395 South | 6 |
| Wheeler Ave | 5 |
Alexandria at a glance
| Population | 159,102 |
| Land area | 14.9 sq mi |
| Density | 10,653 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22302) | $123,539 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22302) | $641,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexandria 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 20 | +45% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 28 | +39% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | -13% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alexandria
How common are truck crashes in Alexandria?
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alexandria (121 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alexandria?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Alexandria: 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alexandria?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Alexandria happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alexandria?
Since 2015, Alexandria has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alexandria compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Alexandria has 16.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alexandria?
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.