ZIP 22611 (Berryville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22611: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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
1 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Virginia
Clarke County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Clarke County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clarke County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Clarke County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22611 is SR-7, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-81 (4), CR-50 (1) and CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22611 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| I-81 | 4 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 26 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 18 |
| Lord Fairfax Highway | 17 |
| SR-340 | 15 |
| Harry Byrd Highway | 10 |
| SR-522 | 8 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| Lord Fairfax Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 22611 at a glance
| Population | 9,276 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,381 |
| Median home value | $579,189 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +33% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22611
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22611?
Clarke County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22611?
SR-7 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22611 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22611?
Truck crashes in Clarke County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22611?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22611 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22611?
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.