ZIP 22849 (Shenandoah, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22849: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Page 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
3 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Page County compares with Virginia
Page County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Page County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Page County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Page County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Page County: 5.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Page County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22849 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-340 (2), CR-602 (1) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22849 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Page County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| US-340 | 2 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Page County) |
|---|---|
| SR-340 | 12 |
| US-340 | 12 |
| US-211 | 8 |
| SR-211 | 5 |
| Lakewood Rd | 3 |
| Route 211 West | 2 |
| West Main St | 2 |
| Lakewood Road | 1 |
ZIP 22849 at a glance
| Population | 5,170 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,261 |
| Median home value | $201,094 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Page 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +180% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +53% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22849
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22849?
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Page County (38 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22849?
I-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22849 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22849?
Truck crashes in Page County peak in April, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22849?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Page County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22849 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Page County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22849?
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.