ZIP 22311 (Alexandria, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22311: 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. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Alexandria city at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 294 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alexandria city since 2015: 121 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, I-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come I-95 (6), I-66 (3) and CR-617 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 6.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22311 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
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 | 13 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-237 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
| 7th 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 22311 at a glance
| Population | 19,337 |
| Density | 4,824 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,626 |
| Median home value | $758,923 |
| Home ownership | 18% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 22311
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22311?
294 truck crashes have been reported in Alexandria city since 2015, with 3 deaths and 121 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22311?
I-495 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22311 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22311?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Alexandria city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22311?
Since 2015, Alexandria city has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22311 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alexandria city, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22311?
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.