ZIP 20037 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20037: 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.
The headline for ZIP 20037: I-495 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 20037.
Overview
Police reported 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks in District of Columbia since 2015: 1,676 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (District of Columbia: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20037 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (5), I-66 (2) and SR-190 (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.
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 20037 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-95 | 5 |
| I-66 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 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 20037 at a glance
| Population | 13,156 |
| Density | 6,938 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,153 |
| Median home value | $683,827 |
| 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20037
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20037?
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 20037?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20037 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20037?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in District of Columbia happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20037?
68 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in District of Columbia since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20037 compared 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20037?
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.