ZIP 20427 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20427: 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 tracks District of Columbia closely on most measures.
What stands out in ZIP 20427: I-495 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20427: 17 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across District of Columbia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across District of Columbia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20427 is I-495, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes 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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20427 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-495 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.
- 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 | 17 |
| 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 20427 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20427
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20427?
District of Columbia has had 1,539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,676 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 20427?
I-495 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20427 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20427?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in District of Columbia happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20427?
Since 2015, District of Columbia has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20427 compared with District of Columbia?
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 20427?
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.