ZIP 22546 (Ruther Glen, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22546: 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 has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Caroline County at a glance: 38.1% share of truck crashes after dark (Virginia: 24.3%).
Overview
Police reported 732 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caroline County since 2015: 271 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
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.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22546 happened on I-95 (3), SR-207 (3), US-1 (2), CR-639 (1) and CR-738 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22546 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 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 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
| CR-738 | 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 22546 at a glance
| Population | 18,392 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,247 |
| Median home value | $303,702 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22546
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22546?
Caroline County has had 732 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 271 people and killing 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22546?
Truck crashes in Caroline County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22546?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22546 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caroline County has 185.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22546?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.