ZIP 22974 (Troy, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22974: 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 |
Fluvanna County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fluvanna County at a glance: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fluvanna County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-22 (2), CR-613 (1) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 22974 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Fluvanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 7 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-613 | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 22974 at a glance
| Population | 5,309 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,344 |
| Median home value | $362,890 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22974
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22974?
Fluvanna County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 22974?
I-64 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22974 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22974?
Truck crashes in Fluvanna County peak in September, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22974?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fluvanna County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22974 compare with Virginia?
Fluvanna County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 22974?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.