ZIP 22520 (Montross, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22520: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Westmoreland 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
5 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Westmoreland County compares with Virginia
Westmoreland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westmoreland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westmoreland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Westmoreland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Westmoreland County: 1 in 10 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.8%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Westmoreland County. They injured 30 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22520 happened on SR-3 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 9.4%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22520 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westmoreland County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 3 / Kings Hwy | 4 |
| Rt 3 Kings Hwy | 3 |
| Oldhams Road | 2 |
| Route 3 / Kings Highway | 2 |
| Rt 3 / Kings Highway | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Antioch Rd At 1 Mile E Of Nomini Hall Rd | 1 |
| Bancroft Ave. | 1 |
ZIP 22520 at a glance
| Population | 4,740 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,487 |
| Median home value | $288,793 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westmoreland 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +39% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22520
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22520?
Westmoreland County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22520?
November has the most truck crashes in Westmoreland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22520?
Since 2015, Westmoreland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22520 compare with Virginia?
Westmoreland County records 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22520?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.