ZIP 22209 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22209: 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).
Arlington County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 2.5% across 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22209 is I-495, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (5), I-66 (3) and SR-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22209 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 | 17 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
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 22209 at a glance
| Population | 14,154 |
| Density | 7,299 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,515 |
| Median home value | $819,847 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 22209
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22209?
Arlington County has had 349 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 2.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22209?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22209: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22209?
August has the most truck crashes in Arlington County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22209?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Arlington County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22209 compared with Virginia?
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 22209?
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.