ZIP 22551 (Spotsylvania, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spotsylvania 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spotsylvania County compares with Virginia
Spotsylvania County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spotsylvania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spotsylvania County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Spotsylvania County has lower values than Virginia for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 22551: SR-3 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22551.
Overview
Spotsylvania County has recorded 966 truck crashes since 2015, with 431 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22551 is SR-3, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-208 (2), CR-208 (1) and CR-608 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22551 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Spotsylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-208 | 2 |
| CR-208 | 1 |
| CR-608 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spotsylvania County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 202 |
| I-95 North | 46 |
| I-95 South | 43 |
| Nb I-95 | 28 |
| Sb I-95 | 23 |
| Interstate 95 / | 15 |
| Interstate 95 - | 13 |
| Courthouse Rd | 12 |
ZIP 22551 at a glance
| Population | 24,146 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,370 |
| Median home value | $389,425 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spotsylvania 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 | 38 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 52 | +36% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 56 | +8% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 103 | +83% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22551
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22551?
966 truck crashes have been reported in Spotsylvania County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 431 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22551?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22551 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22551?
Truck crashes in Spotsylvania County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22551?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Spotsylvania County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22551 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spotsylvania County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22551?
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.