ZIP 22716 (Castleton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22716: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rappahannock 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 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rappahannock County compares with Virginia
Rappahannock County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rappahannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rappahannock County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Rappahannock County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Rappahannock County: October 18.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rappahannock County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 18.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 18.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22716 since 2015: CR-229 (1), CR-621 (1), US-211 (1) and US-522 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22716 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 5.9% 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
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 Rappahannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| US-211 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rappahannock County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 211 / Lee Hwy | 3 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| Route 231 F.T. Valley Road | 2 |
| Route 522 Sperryville Pike | 2 |
| Rt. 211 | 2 |
| Main Street At U.S. 211, Lee Hwy | 1 |
| Nordyke Road 0.40M S Of Richvalley Road | 1 |
| Route 211 Lee Highway | 1 |
ZIP 22716 at a glance
| Population | 1,200 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $141,458 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rappahannock 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +15% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22716
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22716?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Rappahannock County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 20 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22716?
Truck crashes in Rappahannock County peak in October, with 18.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22716?
Since 2015, Rappahannock County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22716 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rappahannock County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22716?
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.