ZIP 22203 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22203: 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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Arlington County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 349 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arlington County since 2015: 121 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22203 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (5), I-66 (3) and CR-617 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22203 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arlington County.
- Check whether your routes use I-495, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Arlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 15 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
| 7th 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 22203 at a glance
| Population | 26,594 |
| Density | 6,542 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,135 |
| Median home value | $810,769 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22203
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22203?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Arlington County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 121 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22203?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22203 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22203?
August has the most truck crashes in Arlington County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22203?
Since 2015, Arlington County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22203 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arlington County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22203?
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.