ZIP 22301 (Alexandria, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alexandria city, 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
18 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexandria city compares with Virginia
Alexandria city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexandria city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexandria city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Alexandria city 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).
Alexandria city at a glance: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.3%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alexandria city. They injured 121 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22301 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (8), CR-617 (2) and SR-214 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-495 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% 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
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 Alexandria city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 10 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
| 7th St Nw | 1 |
| Benning Rd Se | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexandria city) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 37 |
| I-395 South | 16 |
| I-395 North | 14 |
| I-495 West | 10 |
| Duke Street | 8 |
| I-495 East | 7 |
| Interstate 395 South | 6 |
| Eisenhower Ave | 5 |
ZIP 22301 at a glance
| Population | 13,665 |
| Density | 3,801 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $194,819 |
| Median home value | $1,027,824 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexandria city 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +69% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 28 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | -13% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22301
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22301?
294 truck crashes have been reported in Alexandria city since 2015, with 3 deaths and 121 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22301?
I-495 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22301 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22301?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Alexandria city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Alexandria city since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22301 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Alexandria city records 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22301?
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.