ZIP 22314 (Alexandria, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22314: 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
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
The worst month is June with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22314 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-495 (8), I-95 (8), CR-617 (2), SR-286 (2) and SR-414 (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 22314 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| CR-617 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| 21st St Nw | 1 |
| 7th St Nw | 1 |
| Benning Rd Se | 1 |
| Bladensburg Rd Ne | 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 22314 at a glance
| Population | 36,612 |
| Density | 3,819 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,451 |
| Median home value | $900,955 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 22314
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22314?
Alexandria city has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22314?
Truck crashes in Alexandria city peak in June, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22314?
Since 2015, Alexandria city has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22314 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22314?
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.