ZIP 22202 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22202: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Arlington 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
19 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Arlington County compares with Virginia
Arlington County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arlington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arlington County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 75% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Arlington County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Arlington County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 349 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arlington County since 2015: 121 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
1.5% 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 22202 is I-495, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (8), SR-193 (2) and SR-201 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22202 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.5% 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
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 Arlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 10 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arlington County) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 49 |
| I-395 North | 32 |
| Washington Blvd | 16 |
| I-66 | 12 |
| Wilson Blvd | 11 |
| Columbia Pike | 9 |
| I-395 South | 8 |
| Langston Blvd | 7 |
ZIP 22202 at a glance
| Population | 27,715 |
| Density | 2,729 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,762 |
| Median home value | $907,842 |
| Home ownership | 21% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arlington 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +262% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 26 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | +22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22202
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22202?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arlington County (121 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22202?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22202 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22202?
The worst month is August: 12.6% of truck crashes in Arlington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22202?
Since 2015, Arlington County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22202 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Arlington County records 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22202?
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.