ZIP 22554 (Stafford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22554: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stafford 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 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stafford County compares with Virginia
Stafford County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stafford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stafford County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below 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 | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Stafford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 22554: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22554: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,328 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stafford County since 2015: 659 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22554 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-610 (1), CR-651 (1) and I-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22554 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Stafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| CR-610 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stafford County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 279 |
| I-95 South | 93 |
| I-95 North | 85 |
| Sb I-95 | 52 |
| Nb I-95 | 33 |
| Warrenton Rd | 29 |
| I-95N | 28 |
| I-95S | 27 |
ZIP 22554 at a glance
| Population | 65,494 |
| Density | 394 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,480 |
| Median home value | $520,203 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stafford 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 | 46 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 77 | +65% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 81 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 136 | +69% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22554
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22554?
Since 2015, 1,328 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stafford County (659 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22554?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22554 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22554?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Stafford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22554?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stafford County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22554 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Stafford County has 67.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22554?
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.