ZIP 22406 (Fredericksburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22406: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stafford 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 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stafford County compares with Virginia
Stafford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stafford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stafford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Stafford County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 22406 at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22406 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,328 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stafford County since 2015: 659 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22406 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-3 (6), US-17 (6) and CR-610 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22406 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Stafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
| US-17 | 6 |
| CR-610 | 1 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stafford County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 279 |
| I-95 South | 93 |
| I-95 North | 85 |
| Sb I-95 | 52 |
| Nb I-95 | 33 |
| Warrenton Rd | 29 |
| I-95N | 28 |
| I-95S | 27 |
ZIP 22406 at a glance
| Population | 27,367 |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,167 |
| Median home value | $516,654 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stafford 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 | 46 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 77 | +65% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 81 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 136 | +69% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22406
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22406?
Since 2015, 1,328 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stafford County (659 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22406?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22406 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22406?
August has the most truck crashes in Stafford County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22406?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Stafford County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22406 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stafford County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22406?
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.