ZIP 20007 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20007: 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 20007: I-495 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20007: 18 since 2015.
Overview
District of Columbia has recorded 1,539 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,676 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across District of Columbia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (District of Columbia: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20007 is I-495, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-66 (3), I-95 (3) and SR-190 (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%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20007 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, 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: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-495 | 18 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
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 20007 at a glance
| Population | 24,602 |
| Density | 3,074 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,996 |
| Median home value | $1,319,740 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 142. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 20007
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20007?
Since 2015, 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in District of Columbia (1,676 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20007?
I-495 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20007 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20007?
July has the most truck crashes in District of Columbia, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20007?
Garbage trucks were involved in 68 reported crashes in District of Columbia since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20007 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 20007?
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.