ZIP 22714 (Brandy Station, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22714: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Culpeper 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
10 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Culpeper County compares with Virginia
Culpeper County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Culpeper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Culpeper County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Culpeper County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Culpeper County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Culpeper County has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22714 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-522 (3), US-17 (2) and CR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22714 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- With 3.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Culpeper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 5 |
| US-522 | 3 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Culpeper County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 23 |
| James Madison Hwy | 13 |
| SR-15 | 9 |
| SR-3 | 9 |
| SR-522 | 8 |
| Brandy Rd | 7 |
| James Madison Highway | 5 |
| SR-229 | 5 |
ZIP 22714 at a glance
| Population | 946 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,105 |
| Median home value | $513,821 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Culpeper 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +100% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +55% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22714
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22714?
Culpeper County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22714?
NHTSA data shows US-15 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22714 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22714?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Culpeper County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22714?
Since 2015, Culpeper County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22714 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Culpeper County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22714?
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.