ZIP 22401 (Fredericksburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fredericksburg city, 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
7 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fredericksburg city compares with Virginia
Fredericksburg city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fredericksburg city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fredericksburg city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Fredericksburg city is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 22401: I-95 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22401 since 2015.
Overview
Fredericksburg city has recorded 313 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22401 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (7), US-1 (4) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22401 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fredericksburg city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-636 | 2 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fredericksburg city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 50 |
| Plank Rd | 28 |
| Blue Gray Pkwy | 24 |
| I-95 South | 20 |
| I-95 North | 20 |
| William St | 14 |
| Nb I-95 | 11 |
| Emancipation Hwy | 8 |
ZIP 22401 at a glance
| Population | 28,731 |
| Density | 1,070 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,230 |
| Median home value | $483,754 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fredericksburg city 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +206% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +57% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22401?
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fredericksburg city (106 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22401?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22401: 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22401?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Fredericksburg city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Fredericksburg city since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22401 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fredericksburg city has 94.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22401?
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.