ZIP 22939 (Fishersville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22939: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Augusta 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 1,221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Augusta County compares with Virginia
Augusta County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Augusta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Augusta County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Augusta County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Augusta County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Augusta County. They injured 507 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22939 is I-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (3), US-340 (3) and CR-654 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22939 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Augusta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-340 | 3 |
| CR-654 | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Augusta County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 364 |
| I-81 North | 49 |
| I-64 | 48 |
| Interstate 81 North | 42 |
| Interstate 81 South | 41 |
| Nb I-81 | 39 |
| I-81 South | 38 |
| SR-340 | 23 |
ZIP 22939 at a glance
| Population | 6,908 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,209 |
| Median home value | $367,861 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Augusta 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 | 45 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 69 | +54% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 77 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 113 | +46% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22939
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22939?
1,221 truck crashes have been reported in Augusta County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 507 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22939?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22939: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22939?
August has the most truck crashes in Augusta County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22939?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Augusta County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22939 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Augusta County has 131.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22939?
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.