ZIP 22960 (Orange, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22960: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 22960 at a glance: US-522 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22960: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-522 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 22960 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-612 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22960 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Check whether your routes use US-522, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% 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
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-522 | 3 |
| CR-612 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 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 22960 at a glance
| Population | 11,657 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,391 |
| Median home value | $321,736 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22960
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22960?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 80 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 22960?
NHTSA data shows US-522 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22960 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22960?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22960?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22960 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22960?
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.