ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Albemarle 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
16 of 786 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Albemarle County compares with Virginia
Albemarle County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Albemarle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Albemarle County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Albemarle County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 22901 at a glance: US-29 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22901 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albemarle County. They injured 309 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-29 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22901 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2), Druid Ave (1) and Lanetown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22901 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Albemarle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| Lanetown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albemarle County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 177 |
| Seminole Trl | 37 |
| Monacan Trail Rd | 36 |
| I-64 West | 25 |
| I-64 East | 19 |
| Seminole Trail | 18 |
| Richmond Rd | 16 |
| Rockfish Gap Tpke | 14 |
ZIP 22901 at a glance
| Population | 37,237 |
| Density | 276 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,145 |
| Median home value | $502,197 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albemarle 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 | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | +176% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +43% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 74 | +26% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22901
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22901?
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albemarle County (309 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22901?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22901 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22901?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Albemarle County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22901?
Since 2015, Albemarle County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22901 compare with Virginia?
Albemarle County records 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22901?
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.