ZIP 20002 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in District of Columbia, 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 0.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How District of Columbia compares with District of Columbia
District of Columbia against District of Columbia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.7 | 18.7 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 1.12 | 1.12 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 28.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 7.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.7% | 8.7% | 24.8% | same |
District of Columbia is close to District of Columbia on most measures.
ZIP 20002 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20002: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in District of Columbia. They injured 1,676 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in District of Columbia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across District of Columbia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20002 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-495 (7), SR-214 (3) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 68 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 4.4% across District of Columbia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 0.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in District of Columbia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 19 |
| I-495 | 7 |
| SR-214 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (District of Columbia) |
|---|---|
| New York Avenue Ne | 46 |
| Interstate 395 Interstate Bn | 33 |
| Kenilworth Avenue Ne | 29 |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Se | 27 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Nw | 23 |
| Georgia Avenue Nw | 22 |
| Benning Road Ne | 20 |
| New York Avenue Nw | 16 |
ZIP 20002 at a glance
| Population | 72,397 |
| Density | 5,442 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,337 |
| Median home value | $825,855 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in District of Columbia 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 | 1 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 84 | +11716% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 148 | +75% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 142 | -4% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 142 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20002
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20002?
District of Columbia has had 1,539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,676 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20002?
I-95 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20002 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20002?
Truck crashes in District of Columbia peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20002?
Since 2015, District of Columbia has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20002 compare with District of Columbia?
District of Columbia records 18.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 18.7 across District of Columbia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20002?
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.