ZIP 23055 (Fork Union, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fluvanna 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
5 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fluvanna County compares with Virginia
Fluvanna County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fluvanna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fluvanna County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Fluvanna County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fluvanna County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fluvanna County. They injured 43 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23055 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23055 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fluvanna 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 (Fluvanna County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 18 |
| James Madison Hwy | 11 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-250 | 4 |
| Carysbrook Road | 2 |
| James Madison Highway | 2 |
| Rt 15/James Madison Hwy | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
ZIP 23055 at a glance
| Population | 1,004 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,082 |
| Median home value | $169,332 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fluvanna 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23055
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23055?
Fluvanna County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23055?
Truck crashes in Fluvanna County peak in September, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23055?
Since 2015, Fluvanna County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23055 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fluvanna County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23055?
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.