ZIP 23023 (Bruington, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King and Queen 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 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King and Queen County compares with Virginia
King and Queen County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King and Queen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King and Queen County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 16.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, King and Queen County is lower on after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for King and Queen County: 1 in 6 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 16.5%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
King and Queen County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23023 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-360 (2), CR-0618 (1) and CR-629 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 17.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23023 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 40.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-0618 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King and Queen County) |
|---|---|
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway | 4 |
| Devils Three Jump Rd | 3 |
| The Trail | 3 |
| Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| East Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway / Rt 33 | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller/Rt 33 | 2 |
ZIP 23023 at a glance
| Population | 482 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King and Queen 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +48% | 0.8 |
In the 2000s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23023
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23023?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King and Queen County (45 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23023?
Truck crashes in King and Queen County peak in March, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23023?
Since 2015, King and Queen County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 17.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23023 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, King and Queen County has 122.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23023?
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.