ZIP 20164 (Sterling, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20164: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Loudoun 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Loudoun County compares with Virginia
Loudoun County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loudoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Loudoun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Loudoun County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (51 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,260 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Loudoun County. They injured 560 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20164 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1036 (1), CR-2963 (1), CR-4721 (1), CR-606 (1) and CR-668 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
51 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20164 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Loudoun County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 29.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Loudoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1036 | 1 |
| CR-2963 | 1 |
| CR-4721 | 1 |
| CR-606 | 1 |
| CR-668 | 1 |
| CR-681 | 1 |
| CR-846 | 1 |
| SR-190 | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loudoun County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 40 |
| James Monroe Hwy | 34 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 28 |
| Old Ox Rd | 20 |
| SR-15 | 18 |
| East Market Street | 17 |
| Old Ox Road | 16 |
| John Mosby Hwy | 15 |
ZIP 20164 at a glance
| Population | 43,436 |
| Density | 2,205 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,660 |
| Median home value | $543,235 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Loudoun 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 | 20 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | +127% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 90 | +102% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 114 | +26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 114 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20164
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20164?
1,260 truck crashes have been reported in Loudoun County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 560 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20164?
October has the most truck crashes in Loudoun County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20164?
51 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Loudoun County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20164 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Loudoun County records 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20164?
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.