ZIP 22407 (Fredericksburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22407: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spotsylvania 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 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spotsylvania County compares with Virginia
Spotsylvania County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spotsylvania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spotsylvania County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× 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 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Spotsylvania County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 22407: I-95 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22407.
Overview
Since 2015, 966 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Spotsylvania County. They injured 431 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come SR-3 (8), US-17 (5) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (23%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22407 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Spotsylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| SR-3 | 8 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| CR-636 | 2 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spotsylvania County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 202 |
| I-95 North | 46 |
| I-95 South | 43 |
| Nb I-95 | 28 |
| Sb I-95 | 23 |
| Interstate 95 / | 15 |
| Interstate 95 - | 13 |
| Courthouse Rd | 12 |
ZIP 22407 at a glance
| Population | 65,425 |
| Density | 414 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,129 |
| Median home value | $409,886 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spotsylvania 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 | 38 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 52 | +36% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 56 | +8% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 103 | +83% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 103. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22407
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22407?
966 truck crashes have been reported in Spotsylvania County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 431 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22407?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22407: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22407?
Truck crashes in Spotsylvania County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22407?
Since 2015, Spotsylvania County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22407 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Spotsylvania County records 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22407?
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.