ZIP 22206 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22206: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Arlington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Arlington County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Arlington County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come I-95 (6), I-66 (3) and CR-617 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22206 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 13 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 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 22206 at a glance
| Population | 20,703 |
| Density | 3,878 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,877 |
| Median home value | $584,151 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 22206
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22206?
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 22206?
I-495 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22206 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22206?
The worst month is August: 12.6% of truck crashes in Arlington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22206?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Arlington County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22206 compare with Virginia?
Arlington County records 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22206?
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.