ZIP 22511 (Lottsburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22511: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Northumberland County is lower 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, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Northumberland County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Northumberland County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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 22511 happened on CR-604 (1), SR-28 (1) and US-360 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 22511 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-604 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-360 | 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 22511 at a glance
| Population | 1,239 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,988 |
| Median home value | $355,333 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 22511
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 22511?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 22511?
Truck crashes in Northumberland County peak in March, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 22511?
Since 2015, Northumberland County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 22511 compare with Virginia?
Northumberland County records 24.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 22511?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.