ZIP 22908 (Charlottesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22908: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlottesville city, 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlottesville city compares with Virginia
Charlottesville city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlottesville city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 73% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 13.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Charlottesville city is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Charlottesville city: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Charlottesville city has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 60 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.9%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-29 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22908 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (3), Druid Ave (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22908 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 37.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Charlottesville city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 6 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlottesville city) |
|---|---|
| Emmet St | 12 |
| 100 250 Bypass | 2 |
| Monticello Ave | 2 |
| Ridge Street | 2 |
| W Main St | 2 |
| 100 14Th Street Northwest | 1 |
| 100 250 Bypaass | 1 |
| 1100 5Th St. Ext. | 1 |
ZIP 22908 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlottesville city 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 | 0 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3740% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +31% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 6 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22908
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22908?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlottesville city (18 injured, 0 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22908?
Since 2015, US-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22908: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22908?
January has the most truck crashes in Charlottesville city, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22908?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charlottesville city since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22908 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Charlottesville city has 13.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22908?
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.