ZIP 22580 (Woodford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22580: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caroline 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
9 of 732 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caroline County compares with Virginia
Caroline County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caroline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caroline County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 185.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Caroline County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Caroline County at a glance: 38.1% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.3% in Virginia.
Overview
Caroline County has recorded 732 truck crashes since 2015, with 271 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22580 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (5), CR-610 (1) and CR-636 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22580 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caroline County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 1 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 171 |
| Sb I-95 | 75 |
| Nb I-95 | 43 |
| Interstate 95 South | 18 |
| Rt 207/Rogers Clark Blvd | 17 |
| Rt 207 / Rogers Clark Blvd | 12 |
| Interstate 95 North | 11 |
| Rt 207 Rogers Clark Blvd | 10 |
ZIP 22580 at a glance
| Population | 5,107 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,603 |
| Median home value | $361,237 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caroline 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 | 36 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +40% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 74 | +56% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22580
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22580?
Caroline County has had 732 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 271 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22580?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22580: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22580?
October has the most truck crashes in Caroline County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22580?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22580 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 185.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caroline County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22580?
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.