ZIP 22539 (Reedville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 22539: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 22539 since 2015: CR-610 (1). No single road stands out.
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 22539 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northumberland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 22539 at a glance
| Population | 2,074 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,200 |
| Median home value | $410,860 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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. 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 22539
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 22539?
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 22539?
The worst month is March: 14.7% of truck crashes in Northumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 22539?
Since 2015, Northumberland County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 22539 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 24.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northumberland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 22539?
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.