ZIP 22969 (Schuyler, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22969: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Nelson County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nelson County: 7.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nelson County. They injured 77 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
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 22969 is US-29, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-639 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22969 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nelson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 3 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-9 | 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 22969 at a glance
| Population | 1,429 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,659 |
| Median home value | $298,652 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 22969
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22969?
161 truck crashes have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 77 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 22969?
US-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22969 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 22969?
Truck crashes in Nelson County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 22969?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nelson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22969 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nelson County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22969?
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.