ZIP 20143 (Catharpin, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prince William 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Prince William County compares with Virginia
Prince William County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince William County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Prince William County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 20143: I-66 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20143: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,562 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince William County. They injured 1,279 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-66 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-234 (3), US-29 (3) and SR-28 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 82 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20143 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-66; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Prince William County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% 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 Prince William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 6 |
| SR-234 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-1036 | 1 |
| CR-2963 | 1 |
| CR-606 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-662 | 1 |
| CR-668 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince William County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 484 |
| Prince William Parkway | 134 |
| I-95 South | 112 |
| Dumfries Road | 98 |
| I-95 North | 78 |
| Lee Highway | 62 |
| I-66 East | 53 |
| Sudley Road | 50 |
ZIP 20143 at a glance
| Population | 1,070 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $176,250 |
| Median home value | $1,065,827 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince William 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 | 58 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 132 | +130% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 186 | +41% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 246 | +32% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 246. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20143
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20143?
2,562 truck crashes have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 1,279 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20143?
I-66 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20143 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20143?
Truck crashes in Prince William County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20143?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince William County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20143 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince William County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20143?
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.