ZIP 20198 (The Plains, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20198: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 20198: US-29 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 20198.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 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%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-66 (4), CR-647 (1) and CR-705 (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 20198 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.7% 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
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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 5 |
| I-66 | 4 |
| CR-647 | 1 |
| CR-705 | 1 |
| CR-713 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| SR-709 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 20198 at a glance
| Population | 2,251 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,518 |
| Median home value | $1,002,673 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20198
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20198?
Fauquier County has had 929 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 20198?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 20198 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 20198?
October has the most truck crashes in Fauquier County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 20198?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Fauquier County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 20198 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fauquier County has 103.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20198?
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.