ZIP 22460 (Farnham, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond 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
0 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with Virginia
Richmond County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Richmond County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Richmond County: 7.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Richmond County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.9%).
7.3% 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 22460 happened on SR-3 (2) and US-360 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Richmond County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22460 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 360 / Richmond Rd | 3 |
| Rt 360/Richmond Road | 3 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Blk Belt Blvd | 1 |
| History Land Highway At 300Ft W Of Sunnyside Lane | 1 |
| History Land Hwy | 1 |
| History Land Hwy - Rt 3 | 1 |
| History Land Hwy / Rt 3 | 1 |
ZIP 22460 at a glance
| Population | 1,757 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,685 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -31% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 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, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22460
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22460?
Richmond County has had 42 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22460?
February has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22460?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Richmond County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22460 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22460?
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.