ZIP 22469 (Hague, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22469: 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 |
Westmoreland County has lower values than Virginia for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Westmoreland County. They injured 30 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22469 since 2015: CR-604 (1), SR-28 (1), SR-3 (1) and US-360 (1). No single road stands out.
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 22469 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-604 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-360 | 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 22469 at a glance
| Population | 1,967 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,500 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22469
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22469?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westmoreland County (30 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22469?
Truck crashes in Westmoreland County peak in November, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22469?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Westmoreland County since 2015 (9.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22469 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westmoreland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22469?
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.