ZIP 22807 (Harrisonburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22807: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrisonburg city, 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 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrisonburg city compares with Virginia
Harrisonburg city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrisonburg city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrisonburg city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Harrisonburg city has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Harrisonburg city: 1 in 82 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrisonburg city. They injured 134 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-11 (2), US-33 (2) and CR-0708 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22807 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harrisonburg city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 9 |
| 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 (Harrisonburg city) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 101 |
| S Main St | 23 |
| Interstate 81 South | 16 |
| Interstate 81 North | 15 |
| I-81 North | 11 |
| Virginia Ave | 8 |
| N Liberty St | 7 |
| I 81 South | 7 |
ZIP 22807 at a glance
| Population | 5,347 |
| Density | 3,168 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrisonburg city 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +70% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +50% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +49% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22807
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22807?
Harrisonburg city has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22807?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22807 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22807?
Truck crashes in Harrisonburg city peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22807?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Harrisonburg city since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22807 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Harrisonburg city records 58.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22807?
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.