ZIP 22214 (Arlington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22214: 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 runs above Virginia on 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
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arlington County. They injured 121 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Within this area, I-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come 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 22214 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 22214 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 22214
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22214?
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 22214?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22214 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22214?
August has the most truck crashes in Arlington County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22214?
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 22214 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 22214?
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.