ZIP 23002 (Amelia Court House, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Amelia 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 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amelia County compares with Virginia
Amelia County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amelia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amelia County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Amelia County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Amelia County: January 15.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Amelia County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-360 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-624 (1) and CR-636 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23002 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-360 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Amelia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 3 |
| CR-624 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amelia County) |
|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Hwy | 29 |
| Patrick Henry Highway | 7 |
| Genito Rd | 5 |
| Rt 360 Patrick Henry Hwy | 4 |
| Grub Hill Church Rd | 3 |
| Grub Hill Church Rd (Rt.609) | 3 |
| Military Rd | 3 |
| Royalton Rd | 3 |
ZIP 23002 at a glance
| Population | 10,849 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,813 |
| Median home value | $267,703 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amelia 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | -1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +37% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23002
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23002?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Amelia County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23002?
NHTSA data shows US-360 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23002 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23002?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Amelia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23002?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Amelia County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23002 compare with Virginia?
Amelia County records 83.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23002?
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.