ZIP 22736 (Richardsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22736: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Culpeper County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Culpeper County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
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
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-3 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22736 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Culpeper County.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-17 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
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 22736 at a glance
| Population | 844 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,156 |
| Median home value | $350,540 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. 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 22736
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22736?
Culpeper County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22736?
US-17 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22736 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22736?
Truck crashes in Culpeper County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22736?
Since 2015, Culpeper County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22736 compare with Virginia?
Culpeper County records 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22736?
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.