ZIP 22509 (Loretto, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22509: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Virginia
Essex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 10.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Essex County sits below Virginia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Essex County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.7% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22509 since 2015: SR-3 (3) and US-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 7.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22509 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 33.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| Route 17 Church Lane | 14 |
| Tidewater Trail | 9 |
| Route 17 Tappahannock Boulevard | 8 |
| Richmond Highway | 7 |
| Rt 17-Tidewater Trail | 5 |
| Tidewater Trail - Rt 17 | 5 |
| Rt 17/Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| 360/Richmond Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 22509 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $19,449 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +29% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22509
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22509?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Essex County (75 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22509?
August has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22509?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (7.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22509 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Essex County records 96.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22509?
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.