ZIP 20059 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20059: 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.
ZIP 20059 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20059 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.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across District of Columbia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). It is followed by I-495 (11), US-50 (3) 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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20059 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 17 |
| I-495 | 11 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 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 20059 at a glance
| Population | 1,338 |
| Density | 4,784 per sq mi |
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 20059
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20059?
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 20059?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20059: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20059?
Truck crashes in District of Columbia peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20059?
68 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in District of Columbia since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20059 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20059?
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.