ZIP 22436 (Caret, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
9 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Virginia
Essex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 10.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Essex County sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Essex County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.7% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22436 since 2015: SR-3 (2) and US-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22436 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Essex County.
- 33.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| Route 17 Church Lane | 14 |
| Tidewater Trail | 9 |
| Route 17 Tappahannock Boulevard | 8 |
| Richmond Highway | 7 |
| Rt 17-Tidewater Trail | 5 |
| Tidewater Trail - Rt 17 | 5 |
| Rt 17/Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| 360/Richmond Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 22436 at a glance
| Population | 791 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $269,519 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +29% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22436?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 75 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22436?
The worst month is August: 12.8% of truck crashes in Essex County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22436?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22436 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Essex County has 96.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22436?
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.