ZIP 20144 (Delaplane, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20144: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fauquier 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
12 of 929 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fauquier County compares with Virginia
Fauquier County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fauquier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fauquier County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Fauquier County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 20144: I-66 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20144: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 929 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fauquier County since 2015: 374 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% 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 (3). It is followed by US-17 (2), CR-50 (1) and CR-647 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20144 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-66, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 3 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-647 | 1 |
| CR-713 | 1 |
| SR-709 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fauquier County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 149 |
| James Madison Hwy | 40 |
| Lee Hwy | 29 |
| SR-29 | 27 |
| Catlett Rd | 15 |
| SR-17 | 14 |
| Marsh Rd | 13 |
| Blk James Madison Hwy | 9 |
ZIP 20144 at a glance
| Population | 1,340 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $192,614 |
| Median home value | $751,498 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fauquier 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 | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +69% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | +25% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20144
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20144?
Fauquier County has had 929 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20144?
I-66 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20144 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20144?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fauquier County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20144?
Since 2015, Fauquier County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20144 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 103.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fauquier County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20144?
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.