ZIP 22656 (Stephenson, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22656: 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 |
Frederick County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: 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
Frederick County has recorded 1,157 truck crashes since 2015, with 468 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
4.7% 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 (7). After it: SR-7 (3), SR-51 (2) and CR-24/1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22656 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Frederick County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 4.7% 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
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 | 7 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| CR-24/1 | 1 |
| CR-664 Jordan Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 22656 at a glance
| Population | 5,360 |
| Density | 236 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,135 |
| Median home value | $364,564 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22656
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22656?
Frederick County has had 1,157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 468 people and killing 44.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22656?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22656 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22656?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Frederick County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22656?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Frederick County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22656 compare 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 22656?
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.