ZIP 22645 (Middletown, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22645: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Frederick County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Frederick County: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Frederick County since 2015: 468 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22645 is I-81, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-522 (5), I-66 (3) and SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22645 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Frederick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| US-522 | 5 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| US-340 | 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 22645 at a glance
| Population | 4,639 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,875 |
| Median home value | $413,206 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 22645
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22645?
Since 2015, 1,157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Frederick County (468 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22645?
I-81 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22645 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22645?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Frederick County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22645?
Since 2015, Frederick County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22645 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Frederick County has 98.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22645?
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.