ZIP 22728 (Midland, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22728: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fauquier 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
12 of 929 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fauquier County compares with Virginia
Fauquier County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fauquier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fauquier County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fauquier County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 22728: US-15 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22728: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22728 is US-15, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-17 (4), CR-610 (1) and CR-612 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22728 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fauquier County.
- Check whether your routes use US-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 5 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| CR-610 | 1 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 1 |
| CR-882 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Sr-28Nb | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fauquier County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 149 |
| James Madison Hwy | 40 |
| Lee Hwy | 29 |
| SR-29 | 27 |
| Catlett Rd | 15 |
| SR-17 | 14 |
| Marsh Rd | 13 |
| Blk James Madison Hwy | 9 |
ZIP 22728 at a glance
| Population | 3,752 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,789 |
| Median home value | $524,651 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fauquier 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 | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +69% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | +25% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22728
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22728?
Fauquier County has had 929 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22728?
US-15 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22728 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22728?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fauquier County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22728?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fauquier County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22728 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fauquier County has 103.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22728?
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.