Culpeper County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Culpeper County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
10 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Culpeper County compares with Virginia
Culpeper County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Culpeper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Culpeper County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Culpeper County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Culpeper County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Culpeper County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Culpeper County since 2015: US-15 (3), US-522 (3), CR-15 (1), CR-229 (1) and CR-621 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Culpeper County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Culpeper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Culpeper County) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| US-522 | 3 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Culpeper County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 23 |
| James Madison Hwy | 13 |
| SR-15 | 9 |
| SR-3 | 9 |
| SR-522 | 8 |
| Brandy Rd | 7 |
| James Madison Highway | 5 |
| SR-229 | 5 |
Culpeper County at a glance
| Population | 56,125 |
| Land area | 379.2 sq mi |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $99,600 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Culpeper 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +100% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +55% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Culpeper County
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Questions fleets ask about Culpeper County
How common are truck crashes in Culpeper County?
Culpeper County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Culpeper County?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Culpeper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Culpeper County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Culpeper County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Culpeper County compare with Virginia?
Culpeper County records 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Culpeper County?
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.