ZIP 22733 (Rapidan, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22733: 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-522 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22733 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 22733 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-522; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| 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 22733 at a glance
| Population | 1,711 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,180 |
| Median home value | $244,283 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 22733
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22733?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Culpeper County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22733?
NHTSA data shows US-522 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22733 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22733?
Truck crashes in Culpeper County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22733?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Culpeper County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22733 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Culpeper County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22733?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.