ZIP 22408 (Fredericksburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22408: 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 |
Spotsylvania County sits below Virginia on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 22408: I-95 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22408 since 2015.
Overview
Spotsylvania County has recorded 966 truck crashes since 2015, with 431 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22408 is I-95, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-3 (6), US-1 (4) and CR-636 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22408 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spotsylvania County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 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 | 6 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| CR-636 | 2 |
| CR-610 | 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 22408 at a glance
| Population | 31,586 |
| Density | 258 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,112 |
| Median home value | $375,497 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22408
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22408?
Spotsylvania County has had 966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 431 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22408?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22408: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22408?
Truck crashes in Spotsylvania County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22408?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Spotsylvania County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22408 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spotsylvania County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22408?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.