ZIP 22957 (Montpelier Station, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22957: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
7 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Virginia
Orange County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Orange County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Orange County at a glance: 4.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22957 since 2015: CR-607 (1), SR-20 (1), SR-231 (1) and US-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22957 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-607 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 19 |
| SR-3 | 16 |
| SR-522 | 13 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 6 |
| SR-231 | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Highway | 5 |
| Zachary Taylor Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 22957 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +24% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +134% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22957
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22957?
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (80 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22957?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22957?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22957 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22957?
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.