ZIP 22850 (Singers Glen, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22850: 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.
Rockingham County at a glance: 6.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 820 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 350 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22850 is I-81, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-33 (3), CR-612 (1) and CR-762 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22850 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 6.5% 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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 6 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| CR-762 | 1 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
| SR-295 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 22850 at a glance
| Population | 1,218 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,583 |
| Median home value | $250,905 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 22850
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22850?
Rockingham County has had 820 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 350 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22850?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22850: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22850?
July has the most truck crashes in Rockingham County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22850?
Since 2015, Rockingham County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22850 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22850?
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.