Orange County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange 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
7 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Virginia
Orange County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Orange County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Orange County: US-522 most fatal truck crashes in Orange County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-522 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-612 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Orange County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-522, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Orange County) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 4 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 19 |
| SR-3 | 16 |
| SR-522 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 6 |
| SR-231 | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Highway | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Hwy | 5 |
Orange County at a glance
| Population | 38,986 |
| Land area | 340.5 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $101,798 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 11 | +24% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +134% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Orange County
ZIP codes in Orange County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Orange County
How common are truck crashes in Orange County?
Orange County has had 199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Orange County?
Since 2015, US-522 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Orange County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orange County?
The worst month is October: 13.1% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orange County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Orange County compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Orange County?
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.