ZIP 22602 (Winchester, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Frederick 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
17 of 1,157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Frederick County compares with Virginia
Frederick County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frederick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frederick County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Frederick County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Frederick County at a glance: 4.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Frederick County since 2015: 468 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-50 (5), SR-17 (1) and SR-259 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22602 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-259 | 1 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frederick County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 434 |
| SR-522 | 34 |
| SR-37 | 27 |
| SR-7 | 20 |
| Sb I-81 | 19 |
| Martinsburg Pike | 18 |
| SR-50 | 13 |
| SR-11 | 13 |
ZIP 22602 at a glance
| Population | 32,840 |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,398 |
| Median home value | $382,044 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frederick 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 | 45 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 72 | +62% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 74 | +2% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 106 | +44% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22602
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22602?
Frederick County has had 1,157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 468 people and killing 44.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22602?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22602 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22602?
Truck crashes in Frederick County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22602?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22602 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Frederick County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22602?
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.