ZIP 20130 (Paris, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20130: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke County, 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
1 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Virginia
Clarke County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Clarke County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clarke County at a glance: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Clarke County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20130 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-50 (1), CR-713 (1) and I-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20130 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-713 | 1 |
| I-66 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 26 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 18 |
| Lord Fairfax Highway | 17 |
| SR-340 | 15 |
| Harry Byrd Highway | 10 |
| SR-522 | 8 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| Lord Fairfax Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 20130 at a glance
| Population | 271 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,560 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +33% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20130
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20130?
160 truck crashes have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 63 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 20130?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20130: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20130?
Truck crashes in Clarke County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clarke County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20130 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarke County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20130?
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.