ZIP 23005 (Ashland, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hanover 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
16 of 1,246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hanover County compares with Virginia
Hanover County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hanover County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hanover County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hanover County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 23005: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23005 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.4 vs 2.0).
Overview
Police reported 1,246 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hanover County since 2015: 580 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23005 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (4), I-295 (3) and I-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23005 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hanover County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-623 | 1 |
| CR-643 | 1 |
| CR-7514 | 1 |
| Greenwood Rd | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hanover County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 162 |
| I-295 | 71 |
| Southbound Interstate 95 | 52 |
| Sb I-95 | 46 |
| Nb I-95 | 38 |
| Northbound Interstate 95 | 36 |
| I-95 South | 28 |
| Southbound Interstate 295 | 22 |
ZIP 23005 at a glance
| Population | 19,987 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,335 |
| Median home value | $400,625 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hanover 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 | 43 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 70 | +65% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 80 | +13% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 124 | +55% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 43 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 124. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23005
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23005?
Hanover County has had 1,246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 580 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23005?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23005 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23005?
The worst month is July: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hanover County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23005?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hanover County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23005 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Hanover County records 92.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23005?
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.