ZIP 20135 (Bluemont, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20135: 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 has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clarke County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Clarke County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20135 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-50 (1), CR-713 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 20135 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.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 | 6 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-713 | 1 |
| US-34 | 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 20135 at a glance
| Population | 3,585 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,219 |
| Median home value | $551,102 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20135
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20135?
Clarke County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20135?
SR-7 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20135 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20135?
July has the most truck crashes in Clarke County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 20135?
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 20135 compared with Virginia?
Clarke County records 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20135?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.