ZIP 22952 (Lyndhurst, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22952: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Augusta County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Augusta County has recorded 1,221 truck crashes since 2015, with 507 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22952 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-654 (1), I-64 (1), SR-151 (1), US-11 (1) and US-340 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22952 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-654 | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-340 | 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 22952 at a glance
| Population | 1,694 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,333 |
| Median home value | $263,219 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 113 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, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22952
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22952?
Since 2015, 1,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Augusta County (507 injured, 26 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22952?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Augusta County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22952?
Since 2015, Augusta County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22952 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Augusta County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22952?
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.