ZIP 22204 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22204: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arlington County. They injured 121 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22204 is I-495, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), I-66 (3) and CR-617 (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 22204 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.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Arlington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 14 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 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 22204 at a glance
| Population | 51,921 |
| Density | 4,868 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,941 |
| Median home value | $683,023 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 22204
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22204?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Arlington County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 121 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22204?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22204 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22204?
August has the most truck crashes in Arlington County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22204?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Arlington County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22204 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Arlington County records 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22204?
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.