ZIP 20530 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20530: 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.
ZIP 20530 at a glance: I-495 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20530 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
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across District of Columbia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 (12). It is followed by I-95 (10), 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%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20530 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.
- 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 | 12 |
| 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 20530 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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 142. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 20530
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20530?
District of Columbia has had 1,539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,676 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20530?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20530: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20530?
July has the most truck crashes in District of Columbia, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20530?
Garbage trucks were involved in 68 reported crashes in District of Columbia since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20530 compared 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20530?
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.