ZIP 22724 (Jeffersonton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22724: 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.
The headline for Culpeper County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Culpeper County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 49.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-15 (1), CR-229 (1) and CR-621 (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 22724 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-229 | 1 |
| CR-621 | 1 |
| CR-802 | 1 |
| CR-882 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 22724 at a glance
| Population | 2,518 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,182 |
| Median home value | $550,768 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22724
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22724?
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 22724?
US-15 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22724 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22724?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Culpeper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22724?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Culpeper County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22724 compare 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 22724?
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.