ZIP 22448 (Dahlgren, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22448: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King George 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 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King George County compares with Virginia
King George County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King George County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
King George County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
King George County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.6%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
King George County has recorded 156 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22448 happened on SR-234 (2), SR-3 (2), SR-205 (1) and US-301 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22448 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King George County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 King George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King George County) |
|---|---|
| Route 301 - James Madison Parkway | 7 |
| Rt 3/ Kings Hwy | 6 |
| Rt. 3 Kings Hwy | 6 |
| Kings Highway | 5 |
| Rt 301 / James Madison Pkwy | 5 |
| Rt 301/James Madison Pkwy | 4 |
| James Madison Parkway | 3 |
| Millbank Road | 3 |
ZIP 22448 at a glance
| Population | 765 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,000 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King George 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +40% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22448
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22448?
156 truck crashes have been reported in King George County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 60 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22448?
Truck crashes in King George County peak in June, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22448?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King George County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22448 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, King George County has 45.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22448?
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.