ZIP 22306 (Alexandria, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22306: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfax 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfax County compares with Virginia
Fairfax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Fairfax County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fairfax County at a glance: May garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 4,649 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairfax County. They injured 2,015 people and killed 54.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
1.9% 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 22306 is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-495 (8), CR-617 (2) and SR-286 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 151 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22306 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fairfax County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fairfax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-495 | 8 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| CR-2735 | 1 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-641 Old Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Commonwealth Ave | 1 |
| Howard Rd Se | 1 |
| I-395 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfax County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 358 |
| I-495 | 190 |
| I-66 West | 190 |
| I-495 South | 186 |
| I-66 East | 182 |
| I-495 North | 181 |
| I-66 | 114 |
| I-95 South | 80 |
ZIP 22306 at a glance
| Population | 30,602 |
| Density | 1,741 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,132 |
| Median home value | $585,888 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfax 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 | 163 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 326 | +99% | 5.8 |
| 2010s | 422 | +30% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 407 | -4% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 163 to 407. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22306
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22306?
Since 2015, 4,649 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fairfax County (2,015 injured, 54 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22306?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22306: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22306?
Truck crashes in Fairfax County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22306?
Garbage trucks were involved in 151 reported crashes in Fairfax County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22306 compared with Virginia?
Fairfax County records 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22306?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.