ZIP 22942 (Gordonsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22942: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Louisa 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
8 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Louisa County compares with Virginia
Louisa County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Louisa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Louisa County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Louisa County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 22942 at a glance: I-64 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22942 since 2015.
Overview
Louisa County has recorded 297 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22942 is I-64, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (2), SR-231 (1) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22942 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Louisa County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Louisa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Louisa County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 41 |
| Wb I-64 | 15 |
| Eb I-64 | 14 |
| James Madison Hwy | 12 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Courthouse Rd | 5 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 4 |
| Eastbound Interstate 64 | 4 |
ZIP 22942 at a glance
| Population | 10,560 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,826 |
| Median home value | $333,362 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Louisa 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +60% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | +47% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22942
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22942?
Louisa County has had 297 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22942?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22942 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22942?
Truck crashes in Louisa County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22942?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Louisa County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22942 compare with Virginia?
Louisa County records 59.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22942?
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.