ZIP 22623 (Chester Gap, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rappahannock 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 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rappahannock County compares with Virginia
Rappahannock County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rappahannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rappahannock County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Rappahannock County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 22623 at a glance: I-66 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22623.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rappahannock County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (18.9%).
Road surface: 5.9% 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 22623 is I-66, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-522 (4) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22623 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rappahannock County.
- Check whether your routes use I-66, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- With 5.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rappahannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 7 |
| US-522 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rappahannock County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 211 / Lee Hwy | 3 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| Route 231 F.T. Valley Road | 2 |
| Route 522 Sperryville Pike | 2 |
| Rt. 211 | 2 |
| Main Street At U.S. 211, Lee Hwy | 1 |
| Nordyke Road 0.40M S Of Richvalley Road | 1 |
| Route 211 Lee Highway | 1 |
ZIP 22623 at a glance
| Population | 641 |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,813 |
| Median home value | $282,300 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rappahannock 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 22623
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22623?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rappahannock County (20 injured, 2 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22623?
I-66 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22623 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22623?
The worst month is October: 18.9% of truck crashes in Rappahannock County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22623?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rappahannock County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22623 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rappahannock County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22623?
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.