ZIP 20151 (Chantilly, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20151: 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 sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fairfax County at a glance: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,649 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfax County. They injured 2,015 people and killed 54.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20151 since 2015: I-66 (3), SR-234 (3), SR-28 (3), CR-1036 (1) and CR-2963 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
151 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20151 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fairfax County.
- 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
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 Fairfax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-234 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| CR-1036 | 1 |
| CR-2963 | 1 |
| CR-4721 | 1 |
| CR-606 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| CR-668 | 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 20151 at a glance
| Population | 22,610 |
| Density | 550 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $158,271 |
| Median home value | $675,285 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20151
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20151?
4,649 truck crashes have been reported in Fairfax County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 2,015 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20151?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Fairfax County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20151?
151 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfax County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20151 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Fairfax County records 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20151?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.