ZIP 20124 (Clifton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20124: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfax County, 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfax County compares with Virginia
Fairfax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Fairfax County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fairfax County at a glance: May garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of the year's total).
Overview
Fairfax County has recorded 4,649 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,015 people injured and 54 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
SR-234 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20124 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-66 (3), SR-123 (2) and SR-28 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
151 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20124 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfax County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-234, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Fairfax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 4 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| CR-668 | 1 |
| I-495 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfax County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 358 |
| I-495 | 190 |
| I-66 West | 190 |
| I-495 South | 186 |
| I-66 East | 182 |
| I-495 North | 181 |
| I-66 | 114 |
| I-95 South | 80 |
ZIP 20124 at a glance
| Population | 14,375 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $221,060 |
| Median home value | $885,902 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfax County 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 | 163 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 326 | +99% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 422 | +30% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 407 | -4% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 163 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 407. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20124
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20124?
Fairfax County has had 4,649 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,015 people and killing 54.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20124?
SR-234 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20124 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20124?
June has the most truck crashes in Fairfax County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20124?
Since 2015, Fairfax County has reported 151 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20124 compare with Virginia?
Fairfax County records 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20124?
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.