ZIP 22741 (Stevensburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22741: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Culpeper County is lower 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.
The headline for Culpeper County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Culpeper County has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
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.
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
Within this area, US-522 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-15 (4), CR-15 (1) and CR-663 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22741 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Culpeper County.
- Look at alternatives to US-522 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.4% 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
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 | 6 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-663 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 22741 at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,823 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22741
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22741?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Culpeper County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 93 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22741?
NHTSA data shows US-522 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22741 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22741?
Truck crashes in Culpeper County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Culpeper County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22741 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 22741?
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.