ZIP 22973 (Stanardsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22973: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Greene County is lower 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.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 22973 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22973 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 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 22973 at a glance
| Population | 6,292 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,964 |
| Median home value | $278,938 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 22973
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 22973?
Greene County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22973?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22973?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22973 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 36.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22973?
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.