ZIP 22646 (Millwood, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22646: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Virginia
Clarke County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Clarke County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Clarke County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Clarke County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22646 is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (4), US-522 (2) and CR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22646 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-522 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-340 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 26 |
| Harry Byrd Hwy | 18 |
| Lord Fairfax Highway | 17 |
| SR-340 | 15 |
| Harry Byrd Highway | 10 |
| SR-522 | 8 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| Lord Fairfax Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 22646 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +33% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22646
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22646?
Clarke County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22646?
I-81 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22646 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22646?
The worst month is July: 11.9% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22646?
Since 2015, Clarke County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22646 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22646?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.