ZIP 22508 (Locust Grove, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22508: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
7 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Virginia
Orange County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| 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 |
Orange County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 22508 at a glance: US-522 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22508: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-522 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-3 (3), CR-608 (1) and CR-663 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22508 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-522 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| CR-608 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 19 |
| SR-3 | 16 |
| SR-522 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 6 |
| SR-231 | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Highway | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 22508 at a glance
| Population | 15,557 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,357 |
| Median home value | $389,258 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +24% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +134% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22508
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22508?
Orange County has had 199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22508?
NHTSA data shows US-522 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22508 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22508?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22508?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22508 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22508?
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.