ZIP 22947 (Keswick, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22947: 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 |
Albemarle County has lower values than Virginia for 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).
What stands out in ZIP 22947: I-64 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22947 since 2015.
Overview
Albemarle County has recorded 786 truck crashes since 2015, with 309 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22947 is I-64, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (2), US-29 (2) and Druid Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22947 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Druid Ave | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 22947 at a glance
| Population | 5,256 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,250 |
| Median home value | $788,907 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22947
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22947?
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 22947?
I-64 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22947 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22947?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Albemarle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22947?
Since 2015, Albemarle County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22947 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Albemarle County has 57.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22947?
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.