ZIP 23030 (Charles City, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charles City 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
1 of 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charles City County compares with Virginia
Charles City County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charles City County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charles City County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 10.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Charles City County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charles City County at a glance: June 17.5% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Charles City County has recorded 63 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23030 happened on SR-10 (1), SR-106 (1) and SR-607 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23030 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charles City County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Charles City County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-607 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charles City County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 106 Roxbury Road | 4 |
| Rt 106/ Roxbury Rd | 3 |
| Barnetts Road At 700Ft N Of Lewis Tyler Ln | 2 |
| Johntyler Memorial Highway / Rt 5 | 2 |
| Route 106/ Roxbury Road | 2 |
| Route 5 / John Tyler Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Route 5/ John Tyler Memorial Highway | 2 |
| Route 5/John Tyler Memorial Highway | 2 |
ZIP 23030 at a glance
| Population | 4,470 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,250 |
| Median home value | $240,080 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charles City 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23030
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23030?
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charles City County (36 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23030?
Truck crashes in Charles City County peak in June, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23030?
Since 2015, Charles City County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23030 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 83.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charles City County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23030?
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.