ZIP 20260 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20260: 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.
The headline for ZIP 20260: I-495 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 20260.
Overview
Police reported 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks in District of Columbia since 2015: 1,676 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in District of Columbia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
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-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-95 (10), US-50 (3) and SR-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 68 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in District of Columbia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 0.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20260 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Look at alternatives to I-495 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-495 | 11 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| 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 20260 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 142. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20260
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20260?
Since 2015, 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in District of Columbia (1,676 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20260?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20260 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20260?
July has the most truck crashes in District of Columbia, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20260?
Since 2015, District of Columbia has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20260 compare with District of Columbia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, District of Columbia has 18.7 truck crashes a year; District of Columbia has 18.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20260?
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.