ZIP 22572 (Warsaw, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22572: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond 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 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with Virginia
Richmond County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 9.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Richmond County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Richmond County: 7.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond County. They injured 20 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22572 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (2), US-17 (2), US-360 (2), CR-659 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Richmond County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22572 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 7.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-659 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 360 / Richmond Rd | 3 |
| Rt 360/Richmond Road | 3 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Blk Belt Blvd | 1 |
| History Land Highway At 300Ft W Of Sunnyside Lane | 1 |
| History Land Hwy | 1 |
| History Land Hwy - Rt 3 | 1 |
| History Land Hwy / Rt 3 | 1 |
ZIP 22572 at a glance
| Population | 6,597 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,542 |
| Median home value | $239,192 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -31% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22572
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22572?
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond County (20 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22572?
February has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22572?
Since 2015, Richmond County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22572 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22572?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.