ZIP 22102 (McLean, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfax County, 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfax County compares with Virginia
Fairfax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Fairfax County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fairfax County at a glance: May more garbage-truck crashes happen in May than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Since 2015, 4,649 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfax County. They injured 2,015 people and killed 54.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22102 is I-495, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-66 (3), SR-190 (3) and SR-237 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 151 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22102 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfax County.
- 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 May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairfax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 9 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-190 | 3 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-4721 | 1 |
| CR-681 | 1 |
| CR-846 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfax County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 358 |
| I-495 | 190 |
| I-66 West | 190 |
| I-495 South | 186 |
| I-66 East | 182 |
| I-495 North | 181 |
| I-66 | 114 |
| I-95 South | 80 |
ZIP 22102 at a glance
| Population | 29,184 |
| Density | 916 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,949 |
| Median home value | $937,185 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfax County 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 | 163 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 326 | +99% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 422 | +30% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 407 | -4% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 163 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 407. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22102
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22102?
Fairfax County has had 4,649 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,015 people and killing 54.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22102?
I-495 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22102 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22102?
Truck crashes in Fairfax County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22102?
Since 2015, Fairfax County has reported 151 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22102 compare with Virginia?
Fairfax County records 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22102?
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.