ZIP 22931 (Covesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22931: 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 22931: US-29 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22931 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 786 crashes involving commercial trucks in Albemarle County since 2015: 309 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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.
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
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-64 (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-6 (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 22931 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-9 | 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 22931 at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,438 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 22931
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22931?
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albemarle County (309 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22931?
US-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22931 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22931?
Truck crashes in Albemarle County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22931?
Since 2015, Albemarle County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22931 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 22931?
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.