ZIP 22472 (Haynesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22472: 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. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Richmond County at a glance: 7.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond County. They injured 20 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22472 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (2), US-360 (2), CR-604 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Richmond County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22472 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 | 2 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 22472 at a glance
| Population | 960 |
| Density | 1,446 per sq mi |
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 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 22472
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22472?
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond County (20 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22472?
February has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22472?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22472 compare with Virginia?
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 22472?
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.