ZIP 22454 (Dunnsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22454: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Essex County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Essex County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22454 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-17 (2), CR-659 (1) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22454 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Essex County.
- Morning starts matter: 33.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-659 | 1 |
| US-360 | 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 22454 at a glance
| Population | 2,290 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,480 |
| Median home value | $228,389 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22454
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22454?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Essex County (75 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22454?
Truck crashes in Essex County peak in August, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22454?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (7.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22454 compared with Virginia?
Essex County records 96.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22454?
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.