ZIP 20006 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20006: 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 tracks District of Columbia closely on most measures.
What stands out in ZIP 20006: I-495 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 20006.
Overview
Police reported 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks in District of Columbia since 2015: 1,676 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20006 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (5), SR-190 (2) and SR-193 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 68 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in District of Columbia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20006 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; 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
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 District of Columbia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 17 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-50 | 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 20006 at a glance
| Population | 1,362 |
| Density | 1,491 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,011 |
| Home ownership | 6% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20006
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20006?
Since 2015, 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in District of Columbia (1,676 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 20006?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20006 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20006?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in District of Columbia happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20006?
Since 2015, District of Columbia has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20006 compare with District of Columbia?
The yearly rate is 18.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in District of Columbia, vs 18.7 for District of Columbia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20006?
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.