ZIP 23038 (Columbia, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23038: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Goochland 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
11 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goochland County compares with Virginia
Goochland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goochland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goochland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Goochland County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Goochland County: April 11.6% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 354 crashes involving commercial trucks in Goochland County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% 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 23038 since 2015: US-15 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23038 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Goochland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goochland County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 70 |
| Ashland Rd | 18 |
| Eb I-64 | 18 |
| Broad Street Rd | 17 |
| Wb I-64 | 12 |
| River Rd | 11 |
| Eastbound Interstate 64 | 10 |
| SR-288 | 10 |
ZIP 23038 at a glance
| Population | 1,471 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,083 |
| Median home value | $439,042 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goochland 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +66% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +86% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 23038
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23038?
Goochland County has had 354 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23038?
Truck crashes in Goochland County peak in April, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23038?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Goochland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23038 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Goochland County has 113.7 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23038?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.