ZIP 22902 (Charlottesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22902: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Albemarle County is lower on 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).
What stands out in ZIP 22902: US-29 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22902.
Overview
Albemarle County has recorded 786 truck crashes since 2015, with 309 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
2.7% 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 22902 is US-29, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Druid Ave (1) and I-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22902 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 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 22902 at a glance
| Population | 23,486 |
| Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,463 |
| Median home value | $433,448 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22902
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22902?
786 truck crashes have been reported in Albemarle County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 309 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22902?
US-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22902 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22902?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Albemarle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22902?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Albemarle County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22902 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Albemarle County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22902?
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.