ZIP 22305 (Alexandria, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22305: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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).
The headline for Alexandria city: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.3%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Alexandria city has recorded 294 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22305 is I-495, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), CR-617 (2) and I-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22305 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| I-66 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 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 22305 at a glance
| Population | 17,214 |
| Density | 4,991 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,537 |
| Median home value | $859,724 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22305?
Alexandria city has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22305?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22305 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22305?
Truck crashes in Alexandria city peak in June, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22305?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alexandria city since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22305 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alexandria city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22305?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.