ZIP 22824 (Edinburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shenandoah 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 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shenandoah County compares with Virginia
Shenandoah County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shenandoah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shenandoah County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 95% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Shenandoah County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shenandoah County: 6.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Shenandoah County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 395 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22824 happened on I-81 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22824 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 6.9% 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
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 Shenandoah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shenandoah County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 529 |
| Nb I 81 | 29 |
| Nb I-81 | 26 |
| Sb I 81 | 20 |
| Sb I-81 | 17 |
| SR-11 | 10 |
| John Marshall Highway | 8 |
| Intersate 81 N/B | 5 |
ZIP 22824 at a glance
| Population | 6,596 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,594 |
| Median home value | $318,622 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shenandoah 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | +84% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 58 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 84 | +43% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22824
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22824?
Shenandoah County has had 867 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22824?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Shenandoah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22824?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shenandoah County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22824 compared with Virginia?
Shenandoah County records 162.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22824?
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.