ZIP 22435 (Callao, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22435: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northumberland 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
2 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northumberland County compares with Virginia
Northumberland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northumberland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 80% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Northumberland County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 22435: SR-3 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22435 since 2015.
Overview
Northumberland County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 52.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22435 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-604 (1), SR-28 (1) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22435 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Route 200 Jessie Dupont Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Bluff Point Rd | 1 |
| Browns Store Road At 0.20M E Of Browns Store Road | 1 |
| Bunker Hill Road | 1 |
| Hampton Hall Road | 1 |
| Jessie Dupont Mem Hwy | 1 |
| Lively Hope Rd | 1 |
| Northumberland Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 22435 at a glance
| Population | 2,215 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,809 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northumberland 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +53% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22435
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22435?
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northumberland County (16 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22435?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22435 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22435?
The worst month is March: 14.7% of truck crashes in Northumberland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22435?
Since 2015, Northumberland County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22435 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 24.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northumberland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22435?
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.