ZIP 20155 (Gainesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20155: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prince William 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Prince William County compares with Virginia
Prince William County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince William County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Prince William County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Prince William County: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince William County since 2015: 1,279 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20155 since 2015: I-66 (5), US-29 (5), SR-234 (3), CR-621 (1) and CR-662 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
82 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20155 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince William County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Prince William County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Prince William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 5 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| SR-234 | 3 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| CR-705 | 1 |
| Liberia Ave | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince William County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 484 |
| Prince William Parkway | 134 |
| I-95 South | 112 |
| Dumfries Road | 98 |
| I-95 North | 78 |
| Lee Highway | 62 |
| I-66 East | 53 |
| Sudley Road | 50 |
ZIP 20155 at a glance
| Population | 37,486 |
| Density | 568 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $164,279 |
| Median home value | $659,046 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince William 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 | 58 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 132 | +130% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 186 | +41% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 246 | +32% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 246. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20155
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20155?
2,562 truck crashes have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 1,279 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20155?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Prince William County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20155?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20155 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince William County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20155?
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.