ZIP 23047 (Doswell, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23047: 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 23047: I-95 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23047.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,246 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hanover County. They injured 580 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23047 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (3), SR-207 (2) and CR-631 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23047 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hanover County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| CR-631 | 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 23047 at a glance
| Population | 1,381 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,136 |
| Median home value | $414,090 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 124. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23047?
Since 2015, 1,246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hanover County (580 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23047?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23047 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23047?
July has the most truck crashes in Hanover County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23047?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hanover County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23047 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 92.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hanover County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23047?
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.