ZIP 20186 (Warrenton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20186: 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 |
Fauquier County has lower values than Virginia for 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.
The headline for ZIP 20186: US-15 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20186 since 2015.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
US-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 20186 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-29 (3), US-17 (2) and CR-229 (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 20186 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
| CR-882 | 1 |
| Sr-28Nb | 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 20186 at a glance
| Population | 15,703 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,801 |
| Median home value | $522,636 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20186
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20186?
929 truck crashes have been reported in Fauquier County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 374 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 20186?
US-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20186 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 20186?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fauquier County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20186?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Fauquier County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 20186 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 103.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fauquier County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 20186?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.