ZIP 22940 (Free Union, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22940: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Albemarle County: 27.4% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Virginia: 22.7%).
Overview
Albemarle County has recorded 786 truck crashes since 2015, with 309 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22940 since 2015.
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 22940 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albemarle County.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 22940 at a glance
| Population | 1,066 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $204,706 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. 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 22940
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22940?
Albemarle County has had 786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 309 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22940?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Albemarle County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Albemarle County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 22940 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Albemarle County records 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22940?
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.