ZIP 20024 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20024: 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 |
On most measures District of Columbia is in line with District of Columbia.
The headline for ZIP 20024: I-95 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 20024.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for District of Columbia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in District of Columbia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20024 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-495 (7), SR-193 (2) and SR-201 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 68 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 4.4% across District of Columbia.
Their busiest month is November, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20024 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| I-495 | 7 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 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 20024 at a glance
| Population | 15,888 |
| Density | 2,796 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,411 |
| Median home value | $523,789 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 142. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 20024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20024?
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 20024?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20024 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20024?
July has the most truck crashes in District of Columbia, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20024?
Since 2015, District of Columbia has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20024 compare with District of Columbia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, District of Columbia has 18.7 truck crashes a year; District of Columbia has 18.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20024?
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.