ZIP 22529 (Oldhams, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22529: 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 |
Westmoreland County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Westmoreland County at a glance: 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
Truck crashes peak in November (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22529 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (2), US-360 (2), CR-604 (1) and SR-28 (1).
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 22529 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
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 22529 at a glance
| Population | 200 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22529
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22529?
Westmoreland County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22529?
The worst month is November: 13.2% of truck crashes in Westmoreland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22529?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Westmoreland County since 2015 (9.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22529 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
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 22529?
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.