ZIP 22437 (Center Cross, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22437: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King and Queen 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
16 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King and Queen County compares with Virginia
King and Queen County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King and Queen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King and Queen County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 16.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
King and Queen County sits below Virginia on after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in King and Queen County: 1 in 6 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 16.5%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
King and Queen County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22437 happened on US-17 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 17.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22437 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 40.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King and Queen County) |
|---|---|
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway | 4 |
| Devils Three Jump Rd | 3 |
| The Trail | 3 |
| Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| East Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway / Rt 33 | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller/Rt 33 | 2 |
ZIP 22437 at a glance
| Population | 582 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,139 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King and Queen 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +48% | 0.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22437
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22437?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King and Queen County (45 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22437?
The worst month is March: 17.0% of truck crashes in King and Queen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22437?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King and Queen County since 2015, 17.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22437 compare with Virginia?
King and Queen County records 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22437?
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.