ZIP 22747 (Washington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rappahannock 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
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rappahannock County compares with Virginia
Rappahannock County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rappahannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rappahannock County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Rappahannock County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rappahannock County: October worst month: 18.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rappahannock County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (18.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% 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 22747 since 2015: US-211 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22747 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.9% 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
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 Rappahannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-211 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rappahannock County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 211 / Lee Hwy | 3 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| Route 231 F.T. Valley Road | 2 |
| Route 522 Sperryville Pike | 2 |
| Rt. 211 | 2 |
| Main Street At U.S. 211, Lee Hwy | 1 |
| Nordyke Road 0.40M S Of Richvalley Road | 1 |
| Route 211 Lee Highway | 1 |
ZIP 22747 at a glance
| Population | 967 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,625 |
| Median home value | $543,409 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rappahannock 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +15% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22747
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22747?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Rappahannock County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 20 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22747?
Truck crashes in Rappahannock County peak in October, with 18.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22747?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Rappahannock County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22747 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rappahannock County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22747?
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.