Culpeper, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Culpeper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Culpeper 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 sits below Virginia on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Culpeper County. They injured 93 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Only 36 truck crashes were reported in Culpeper since 2015; patterns below come from Culpeper County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-522 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-15 (3), CR-15 (1) and CR-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Culpeper fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Culpeper County.
- Check whether your routes use US-522, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 6 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| 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 |
Culpeper at a glance
| Population | 21,464 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,846 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22701) | $97,892 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22701) | $396,275 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Culpeper
How common are truck crashes in Culpeper?
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 Culpeper?
NHTSA data shows US-522 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Culpeper since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Culpeper?
Truck crashes in Culpeper County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Culpeper?
Since 2015, Culpeper County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Culpeper compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Culpeper County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Culpeper?
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.