ZIP 22432 (Burgess, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22432: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northumberland 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
2 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northumberland County compares with Virginia
Northumberland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northumberland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 80% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Northumberland County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Northumberland County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Northumberland County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 52.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22432 happened on CR-610 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22432 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-610 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Route 200 Jessie Dupont Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Bluff Point Rd | 1 |
| Browns Store Road At 0.20M E Of Browns Store Road | 1 |
| Bunker Hill Road | 1 |
| Hampton Hall Road | 1 |
| Jessie Dupont Mem Hwy | 1 |
| Lively Hope Rd | 1 |
| Northumberland Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 22432 at a glance
| Population | 256 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northumberland 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +53% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22432
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22432?
Northumberland County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 22432?
Truck crashes in Northumberland County peak in March, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22432?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 22432 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 24.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22432?
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.