ZIP 22730 (Oakpark, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Virginia
Madison County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Madison County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Madison County at a glance: 9.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 65 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22730 since 2015: US-29 (2), US-522 (2) and US-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22730 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.7% 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-522 | 2 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Nb Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Route 29 S/B | 2 |
| Rt 29 (Seminole Trail) | 2 |
| S Seminole Trail | 2 |
| SR-230 | 2 |
| South Seminole Trail | 2 |
ZIP 22730 at a glance
| Population | 336 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22730
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22730?
Madison County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22730?
December has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22730?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22730 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22730?
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.