ZIP 22652 (Fort Valley, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22652: 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 |
Shenandoah County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shenandoah County: 6.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 867 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shenandoah County since 2015: 395 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-340 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22652 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| US-340 | 3 |
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 22652 at a glance
| Population | 1,625 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,722 |
| Median home value | $415,945 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 22652
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22652?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shenandoah County (395 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22652?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22652 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22652?
September has the most truck crashes in Shenandoah County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Shenandoah County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22652 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Shenandoah County has 162.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22652?
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.