ZIP 22644 (Maurertown, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shenandoah 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 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shenandoah County compares with Virginia
Shenandoah County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shenandoah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shenandoah County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 95% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Shenandoah County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shenandoah County: 6.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Shenandoah County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 395 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22644 is I-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22644 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shenandoah County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Shenandoah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shenandoah County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 529 |
| Nb I 81 | 29 |
| Nb I-81 | 26 |
| Sb I 81 | 20 |
| Sb I-81 | 17 |
| SR-11 | 10 |
| John Marshall Highway | 8 |
| Intersate 81 N/B | 5 |
ZIP 22644 at a glance
| Population | 2,561 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,606 |
| Median home value | $287,138 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shenandoah 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 | 32 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | +84% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 58 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 84 | +43% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22644
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22644?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shenandoah County (395 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22644?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22644: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22644?
Truck crashes in Shenandoah County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22644?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Shenandoah County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22644 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 162.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shenandoah County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22644?
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.