Brandy Station, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brandy Station: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brandy Station and Culpeper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Culpeper County numbers.
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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Culpeper County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Culpeper County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brandy Station since 2015, this page uses Culpeper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
80% of truck crash reports in Culpeper County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-15 leads within 10 miles of Brandy Station with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-522 (3), US-17 (2) and CR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Brandy Station fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Culpeper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| US-522 | 3 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 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 |
Brandy Station at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22714) | $122,105 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22714) | $513,821 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brandy Station
How many truck crashes happen in Brandy Station?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Culpeper County (93 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brandy Station?
US-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brandy Station since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brandy Station?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Culpeper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brandy Station?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Culpeper County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does Brandy Station compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Culpeper County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brandy Station?
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.