ZIP 22556 (Stafford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22556: 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 |
Stafford County has lower values than Virginia for 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.
ZIP 22556 at a glance: I-95 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22556.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,328 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stafford County. They injured 659 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22556 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-17 (7), CR-610 (1) and CR-612 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22556 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stafford County.
- 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.
- 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 Stafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-17 | 7 |
| CR-610 | 1 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 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 22556 at a glance
| Population | 31,785 |
| Density | 265 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,287 |
| Median home value | $492,085 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22556?
Stafford County has had 1,328 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 659 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22556?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22556 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22556?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Stafford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22556?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Stafford County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22556 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Stafford County records 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22556?
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.