ZIP 22657 (Strasburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22657: 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 sits below Virginia on 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.
Shenandoah County at a glance: 6.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
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
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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 22657 is I-81, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-66 (3), SR-277 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22657 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| I-66 | 3 |
| SR-277 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 22657 at a glance
| Population | 12,067 |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,975 |
| Median home value | $303,048 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22657
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22657?
Shenandoah County has had 867 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22657?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22657: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22657?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Shenandoah County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22657?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Shenandoah County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22657 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Shenandoah County has 162.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22657?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.