ZIP 20591 (Washington, DC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20591: 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.
District of Columbia at a glance: November garbage-truck crashes peak in November (15% of the year's total).
Overview
District of Columbia has recorded 1,539 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,676 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20591 since 2015: I-495 (10), I-95 (10), US-50 (3), SR-190 (2) and SR-193 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 68 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in District of Columbia.
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 20591 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in District of Columbia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 10 |
| 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 20591 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. 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 20591
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20591?
1,539 truck crashes have been reported in District of Columbia since 2015, with 13 deaths and 1,676 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20591?
July has the most truck crashes in District of Columbia, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20591?
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 20591 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20591?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.