ZIP 22642 (Linden, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
5 of 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Virginia
Warren County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Warren County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Warren County at a glance: 5.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 278 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 125 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-66 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-522 (5), CR-50 (1) and CR-647 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22642 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-66 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.4% 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 8 |
| US-522 | 5 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-647 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 87 |
| I-81 | 57 |
| SR-522 | 16 |
| SR-340 | 8 |
| Winchester Road | 6 |
| Winchester Rd | 4 |
| SR-613 | 3 |
| Country Club Rd | 2 |
ZIP 22642 at a glance
| Population | 3,933 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,282 |
| Median home value | $357,592 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | +142% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22642?
278 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 125 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22642?
I-66 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22642 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22642?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22642?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22642 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 55.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22642?
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.