ZIP 22726 (Lignum, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22726: 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 has lower values than Virginia for 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.
What stands out in Culpeper County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Culpeper County. They injured 93 people and killed 10.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22726 is US-522, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (2), US-15 (2) and US-17 (2).
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 22726 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-522 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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-522 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 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 22726 at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,703 |
| Median home value | $352,090 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22726
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22726?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Culpeper County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 93 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22726?
Since 2015, US-522 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22726: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22726?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Culpeper County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22726?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Culpeper County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22726 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Culpeper County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22726?
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.