ZIP 22443 (Colonial Beach, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22443: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Westmoreland 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
5 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Westmoreland County compares with Virginia
Westmoreland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westmoreland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westmoreland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Westmoreland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Westmoreland County: 1 in 10 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.8%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Westmoreland County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 79 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22443 is SR-3, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 9.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22443 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-3 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westmoreland County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 3 / Kings Hwy | 4 |
| Rt 3 Kings Hwy | 3 |
| Oldhams Road | 2 |
| Route 3 / Kings Highway | 2 |
| Rt 3 / Kings Highway | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Antioch Rd At 1 Mile E Of Nomini Hall Rd | 1 |
| Bancroft Ave. | 1 |
ZIP 22443 at a glance
| Population | 10,011 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,810 |
| Median home value | $256,379 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westmoreland 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +39% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22443
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22443?
Westmoreland County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22443?
Since 2015, SR-3 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22443: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22443?
November has the most truck crashes in Westmoreland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22443?
Since 2015, Westmoreland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22443 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Westmoreland County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22443?
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.