ZIP 22802 (Harrisonburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22802: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockingham 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
4 of 820 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with Virginia
Rockingham County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Rockingham County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rockingham County: 6.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 820 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 350 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22802 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11 (2), US-33 (2) and CR-0708 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22802 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-0708 | 1 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| CR-762 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 296 |
| SR-33 | 34 |
| Interstate 81 South | 28 |
| Interstate 81 North | 25 |
| I-81 North | 23 |
| SR-11 | 19 |
| SR-259 | 17 |
| I-81 South | 16 |
ZIP 22802 at a glance
| Population | 30,374 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,423 |
| Median home value | $282,237 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 39 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 47 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 54 | +14% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 76 | +40% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22802
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22802?
820 truck crashes have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 350 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22802?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22802 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22802?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in July, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22802?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22802 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22802?
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.