Fairfax city, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfax city: 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
7 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfax city compares with Virginia
Fairfax city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfax city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfax city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Fairfax city has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fairfax city: September worst month: 24.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fairfax city since 2015: 41 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 24.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.7%).
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Fairfax city since 2015: SR-237 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Fairfax city fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fairfax city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fairfax city) |
|---|---|
| SR-237 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfax city) |
|---|---|
| Fairfax Blvd | 16 |
| Chain Bridge Rd | 9 |
| Fairfax Boulevard | 6 |
| Main Street | 5 |
| Pickett Road | 3 |
| 50/Fairfax Boulevard / 500 Ft W Of Pickett Rd | 2 |
| Eastbound I-495 At 0.10M E Of Eisenhower Avenue Co | 2 |
| Interstate 95 South At 0.50M N Of Route 1 | 2 |
Fairfax city at a glance
| Population | 26,340 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,220 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfax city 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +1280% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +130% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +48% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fairfax city
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Questions fleets ask about Fairfax city
How many truck crashes happen in Fairfax city?
Fairfax city has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfax city?
The worst month is September: 24.5% of truck crashes in Fairfax city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfax city?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Fairfax city since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fairfax city compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 22.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fairfax city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairfax city?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.