ZIP 22637 (Gore, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22637: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Frederick County: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Frederick County has recorded 1,157 truck crashes since 2015, with 468 people injured and 44 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
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22637 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-259 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22637 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Frederick County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, 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
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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-259 | 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 22637 at a glance
| Population | 1,933 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,132 |
| Median home value | $364,407 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 22637
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22637?
1,157 truck crashes have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 468 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22637?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22637 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22637?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Frederick County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22637?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frederick County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22637 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Frederick County records 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22637?
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.