ZIP 22964 (Piney River, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22964: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nelson 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
1 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nelson County compares with Virginia
Nelson County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nelson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nelson County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Nelson County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nelson County: 7.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nelson County. They injured 77 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 22964 is US-29, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-60 (2), CR-639 (1) and CR-657 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22964 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
| CR-657 | 1 |
| CR-778 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nelson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 21 |
| Thomas Nelson Hwy | 15 |
| Sb Rt 29 | 9 |
| Nb Rt 29 | 7 |
| Rt 29 South | 6 |
| SR-6 | 6 |
| Route 29 South Thomas Nelson Highway | 5 |
| Rt 29 Thomas Nelson Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 22964 at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nelson 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +44% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +21% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22964
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22964?
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nelson County (77 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22964?
NHTSA data shows US-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22964 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22964?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Nelson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22964?
Since 2015, Nelson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22964 compare with Virginia?
Nelson County records 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22964?
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.