ZIP 20184 (Upperville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20184: 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 sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Loudoun County at a glance: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,260 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Loudoun County. They injured 560 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 20184 is SR-7, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-50 (1), CR-713 (1) and I-66 (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 20184 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Loudoun County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-713 | 1 |
| I-66 | 1 |
| SR-709 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 20184 at a glance
| Population | 635 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,278 |
| Home ownership | 27% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 114. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20184
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 20184?
Loudoun County has had 1,260 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 560 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 20184?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20184: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20184?
Truck crashes in Loudoun County peak in October, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20184?
Since 2015, Loudoun County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20184 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Loudoun County has 24.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20184?
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.