ZIP 22948 (Locust Dale, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Virginia
Madison County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Madison County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 9.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 45 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-522 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22948 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (1), US-15 (1) and US-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Madison County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22948 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-522; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.7% 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Nb Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Route 29 S/B | 2 |
| Rt 29 (Seminole Trail) | 2 |
| S Seminole Trail | 2 |
| SR-230 | 2 |
| South Seminole Trail | 2 |
ZIP 22948 at a glance
| Population | 137 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,007 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22948
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22948?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22948?
Since 2015, US-522 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22948: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22948?
December has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22948?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22948 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22948?
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.