ZIP 22963 (Palmyra, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22963: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fluvanna 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
5 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fluvanna County compares with Virginia
Fluvanna County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fluvanna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fluvanna County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Fluvanna County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fluvanna County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Fluvanna County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (14.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22963 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-15 (2) and CR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22963 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fluvanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 2 |
| CR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fluvanna County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 18 |
| James Madison Hwy | 11 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-250 | 4 |
| Carysbrook Road | 2 |
| James Madison Highway | 2 |
| Rt 15/James Madison Hwy | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
ZIP 22963 at a glance
| Population | 16,896 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,259 |
| Median home value | $328,959 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fluvanna 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22963
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22963?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Fluvanna County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22963?
The worst month is September: 16.9% of truck crashes in Fluvanna County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22963?
Since 2015, Fluvanna County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22963 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Fluvanna County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22963?
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.