ZIP 22718 (Elkwood, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22718: 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 |
Culpeper County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Culpeper County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Culpeper County. They injured 93 people and killed 10.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-17 (3), CR-15 (1) and CR-663 (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 22718 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Culpeper County.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.4% 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 Culpeper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 22718 at a glance
| Population | 826 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,438 |
| Median home value | $419,386 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 22718
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22718?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Culpeper County (93 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22718?
NHTSA data shows US-15 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22718 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22718?
November has the most truck crashes in Culpeper County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22718?
Since 2015, Culpeper County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22718 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Culpeper County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22718?
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.