ZIP 22903 (Charlottesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22903: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 22903: US-29 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22903 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albemarle County. They injured 309 people and killed 16.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22903 is US-29, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (2), Druid Ave (1) and Lanetown Rd (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 22903 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.
- 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 | 5 |
| 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 22903 at a glance
| Population | 40,372 |
| Density | 226 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,340 |
| Median home value | $526,342 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 22903
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22903?
Albemarle County has had 786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 309 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22903?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22903 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22903?
Truck crashes in Albemarle County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22903?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Albemarle County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22903 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Albemarle County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22903?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.