ZIP 22213 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22213: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22213 is I-495, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-66 (3), I-95 (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 22213 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 16 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
| 7th St Nw | 1 |
| CR-2735 | 1 |
| CR-29 | 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 22213 at a glance
| Population | 4,021 |
| Density | 2,624 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $199,306 |
| Median home value | $1,064,677 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22213
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22213?
Arlington County has had 349 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 2.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22213?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22213: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22213?
August has the most truck crashes in Arlington County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22213?
Since 2015, Arlington County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22213 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 22213?
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.