ZIP 22968 (Ruckersville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22968: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Virginia
Greene County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Greene County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 27 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22968 happened on US-29 (2) and CR-607 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22968 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% 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
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-607 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 22 |
| SR-33 | 15 |
| Sb Rt 29 | 3 |
| Rt 29 Nb Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Seminole Trail | 2 |
| Seminole Trail / Rt. 29Sb At 300Ft N Of Dairy Rd / | 2 |
| Seminole Trail Rt 29Nb | 2 |
| Seminole Trail/ Rt 29 At Cedar Grove Rd/ Rt 607 | 2 |
ZIP 22968 at a glance
| Population | 11,235 |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,929 |
| Median home value | $360,442 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +13% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -10% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22968
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22968?
Greene County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22968?
April has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22968?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22968 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 36.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22968?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.