ZIP 22712 (Bealeton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22712: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fauquier 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
12 of 929 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fauquier County compares with Virginia
Fauquier County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fauquier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fauquier County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fauquier County has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 22712: US-15 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22712.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22712 is US-15, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-17 (4), CR-802 (1) and CR-882 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22712 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.7% 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
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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 6 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
| CR-882 | 1 |
| Sr-28Nb | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fauquier County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 149 |
| James Madison Hwy | 40 |
| Lee Hwy | 29 |
| SR-29 | 27 |
| Catlett Rd | 15 |
| SR-17 | 14 |
| Marsh Rd | 13 |
| Blk James Madison Hwy | 9 |
ZIP 22712 at a glance
| Population | 9,501 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,618 |
| Median home value | $412,401 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fauquier 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +69% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | +25% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22712
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22712?
Fauquier County has had 929 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22712?
NHTSA data shows US-15 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22712 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22712?
October has the most truck crashes in Fauquier County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22712?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Fauquier County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22712 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 103.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fauquier County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22712?
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.