ZIP 22211 (Fort Myer, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22211: 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. It runs above Virginia on 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
Truck crashes peak in August (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 32.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
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 22211 is I-495, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (6), I-66 (3) and SR-190 (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 22211 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-495, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 17 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| 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 22211 at a glance
| Population | 947 |
| Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $238,750 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 22211
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22211?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arlington County (121 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22211?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22211: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22211?
August has the most truck crashes in Arlington County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22211?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Arlington County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22211 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Arlington County has 12.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22211?
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.