ZIP 20158 (Hamilton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20158: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Loudoun 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Loudoun County compares with Virginia
Loudoun County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loudoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Loudoun County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Loudoun County at a glance: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (51 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Loudoun County has recorded 1,260 truck crashes since 2015, with 560 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20158 is US-15, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20158 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Loudoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 29.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Loudoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loudoun County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 40 |
| James Monroe Hwy | 34 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 28 |
| Old Ox Rd | 20 |
| SR-15 | 18 |
| East Market Street | 17 |
| Old Ox Road | 16 |
| John Mosby Hwy | 15 |
ZIP 20158 at a glance
| Population | 4,979 |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $211,522 |
| Median home value | $787,481 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Loudoun 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 | 20 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | +127% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 90 | +102% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 114 | +26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 114 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20158
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 20158?
1,260 truck crashes have been reported in Loudoun County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 560 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20158?
US-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20158 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20158?
October has the most truck crashes in Loudoun County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20158?
Since 2015, Loudoun County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 20158 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Loudoun County records 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 20158?
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.