ZIP 22485 (King George, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22485: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in King George County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King George County. They injured 60 people and killed 8.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22485 is SR-3, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22485 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King George County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% 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
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 King George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-205 | 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 22485 at a glance
| Population | 27,131 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,560 |
| Median home value | $423,270 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 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, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22485
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22485?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King George County (60 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22485?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22485 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22485?
June has the most truck crashes in King George County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22485?
Since 2015, King George County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22485 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King George County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22485?
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.