ZIP 22553 (Spotsylvania, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22553: 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.
The headline for ZIP 22553: I-95 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22553.
Overview
Spotsylvania County has recorded 966 truck crashes since 2015, with 431 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-3 (7), US-1 (3) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (23%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22553 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spotsylvania County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-208 | 2 |
| CR-608 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 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 22553 at a glance
| Population | 17,207 |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,856 |
| Median home value | $473,714 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22553
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22553?
Since 2015, 966 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Spotsylvania County (431 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22553?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22553: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22553?
Truck crashes in Spotsylvania County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22553?
Since 2015, Spotsylvania County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22553 compare with Virginia?
Spotsylvania County records 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22553?
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.