ZIP 22729 (Mitchells, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22729: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Culpeper County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Culpeper County has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
3.4% 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 22729 is US-522, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-663 (1), SR-20 (1) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22729 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.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 22729 at a glance
| Population | 1,148 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. 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 22729
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22729?
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 22729?
Since 2015, US-522 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22729: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22729?
November has the most truck crashes in Culpeper County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22729?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Culpeper County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22729 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 22729?
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.