ZIP 22742 (Sumerduck, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22742: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fauquier 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
12 of 929 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fauquier County compares with Virginia
Fauquier County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fauquier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fauquier County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Fauquier County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 22742: US-17 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22742 since 2015.
Overview
Fauquier County has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
3.7% 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 22742 is US-17, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-15 (4), CR-612 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22742 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fauquier County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fauquier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 8 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fauquier County) |
|---|---|
| I-66 | 149 |
| James Madison Hwy | 40 |
| Lee Hwy | 29 |
| SR-29 | 27 |
| Catlett Rd | 15 |
| SR-17 | 14 |
| Marsh Rd | 13 |
| Blk James Madison Hwy | 9 |
ZIP 22742 at a glance
| Population | 1,596 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,447 |
| Median home value | $460,606 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fauquier 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 | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +69% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | +25% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22742
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22742?
Since 2015, 929 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fauquier County (374 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22742?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22742 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22742?
October has the most truck crashes in Fauquier County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22742?
Since 2015, Fauquier County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22742 compare with Virginia?
Fauquier County records 103.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22742?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.