ZIP 22936 (Earlysville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22936: 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 22936: US-29 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 22936.
Overview
Since 2015, 786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albemarle County. They injured 309 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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). It is followed by CR-607 (1) and Druid Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22936 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Albemarle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
| Druid Ave | 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 22936 at a glance
| Population | 6,983 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,338 |
| Median home value | $581,034 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22936
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22936?
Albemarle County has had 786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 309 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22936?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22936 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22936?
June has the most truck crashes in Albemarle County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22936?
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 22936 compared 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 22936?
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.