ZIP 22601 (Winchester, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winchester city, 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
4 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winchester city compares with Virginia
Winchester city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winchester city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winchester city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 5.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 79% below the state |
Winchester city has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Winchester city: 6.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winchester city since 2015: 22 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22601 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-7 (3), US-50 (3) and CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22601 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winchester city.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Winchester city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winchester city) |
|---|---|
| National Ave | 8 |
| Berryville Ave | 5 |
| I-81 | 4 |
| S Braddock St | 4 |
| S Pleasant Valley Rd | 3 |
| Jubal Early Drive | 2 |
| Legge Blvd | 2 |
| Millwood Ave | 2 |
ZIP 22601 at a glance
| Population | 29,230 |
| Density | 1,155 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,258 |
| Median home value | $337,153 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winchester city 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +1380% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | +54% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22601
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22601?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Winchester city since 2015, with 1 deaths and 22 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22601?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22601 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22601?
May has the most truck crashes in Winchester city, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Winchester city since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22601 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Winchester city has 25.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22601?
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.