ZIP 22514 (Milford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22514: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caroline 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 732 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caroline County compares with Virginia
Caroline County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caroline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caroline County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 185.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Caroline County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Caroline County at a glance: 38.1% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.3% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 732 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caroline County since 2015: 271 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22514 happened on I-95 (3), SR-207 (3) and CR-639 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22514 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caroline County.
- 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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 3 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 171 |
| Sb I-95 | 75 |
| Nb I-95 | 43 |
| Interstate 95 South | 18 |
| Rt 207/Rogers Clark Blvd | 17 |
| Rt 207 / Rogers Clark Blvd | 12 |
| Interstate 95 North | 11 |
| Rt 207 Rogers Clark Blvd | 10 |
ZIP 22514 at a glance
| Population | 2,290 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,792 |
| Median home value | $259,000 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caroline 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 | 36 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +40% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 74 | +56% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22514
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22514?
732 truck crashes have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 271 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22514?
October has the most truck crashes in Caroline County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22514?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22514 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Caroline County has 185.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22514?
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.