ZIP 22709 (Aroda, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22709: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Virginia
Madison County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Madison County at a glance: 9.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 45 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
9.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22709 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-29 (2) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22709 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 9.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Nb Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Route 29 S/B | 2 |
| Rt 29 (Seminole Trail) | 2 |
| S Seminole Trail | 2 |
| SR-230 | 2 |
| South Seminole Trail | 2 |
ZIP 22709 at a glance
| Population | 920 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,912 |
| Median home value | $493,953 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22709
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22709?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (45 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22709?
December has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22709?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22709 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22709?
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.