West Springfield, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Springfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Springfield and Fairfax County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fairfax County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfax County compares with Virginia
Fairfax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Fairfax County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fairfax County: May garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of the year's total).
Overview
Fairfax County has recorded 4,649 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,015 people injured and 54 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Springfield since 2015, this page uses Fairfax County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
85% of truck crash reports in Fairfax County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Springfield is I-495, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (8), I-66 (3) and CR-617 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
151 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for West Springfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fairfax County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 10 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-1781 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfax County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 358 |
| I-495 | 190 |
| I-66 West | 190 |
| I-495 South | 186 |
| I-66 East | 182 |
| I-495 North | 181 |
| I-66 | 114 |
| I-95 South | 80 |
West Springfield at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22152) | $165,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22152) | $648,826 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfax 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 | 163 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 326 | +99% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 422 | +30% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 407 | -4% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 163 a year in the 1990s and 407 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Springfield
How many truck crashes happen in West Springfield?
4,649 truck crashes have been reported in Fairfax County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 2,015 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Springfield?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Springfield: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Springfield?
June has the most truck crashes in Fairfax County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Springfield?
151 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfax County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Springfield compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fairfax County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Springfield?
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.