ZIP 20415 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20415: 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.
ZIP 20415 at a glance: I-495 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20415: 18 since 2015.
Overview
District of Columbia has recorded 1,539 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,676 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for District of Columbia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (District of Columbia: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20415 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (5), SR-190 (2) and SR-193 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
68 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (District of Columbia: 4.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20415 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-495, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 District of Columbia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 18 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-50 | 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 20415 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 20415
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20415?
1,539 truck crashes have been reported in District of Columbia since 2015, with 13 deaths and 1,676 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20415?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20415: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20415?
Truck crashes in District of Columbia peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20415?
Since 2015, District of Columbia has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20415 compare with District of Columbia?
Per 100,000 residents, District of Columbia has 18.7 truck crashes a year; District of Columbia has 18.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20415?
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.