ZIP 20422 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20422: 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 |
District of Columbia is close to District of Columbia on most measures.
The headline for ZIP 20422: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20422: 20 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks in District of Columbia since 2015: 1,676 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in District of Columbia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20422 with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-495 (9), US-50 (3) and SR-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
68 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (District of Columbia: 4.4%).
Their busiest month is November, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 0.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20422 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 District of Columbia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 20 |
| I-495 | 9 |
| 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 20422 at a glance
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 50 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20422
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20422?
Since 2015, 1,539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in District of Columbia (1,676 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20422?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20422: 20.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20422?
Truck crashes in District of Columbia peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20422?
68 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in District of Columbia since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20422 compare with District of Columbia?
District of Columbia records 18.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 18.7 across District of Columbia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20422?
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.