ZIP 23065 (Gum Spring, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23065: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Goochland County is lower on 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 11.6% of the year's total.
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
Truck crashes peak in April (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23065 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23065 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-33 | 1 |
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 23065 at a glance
| Population | 1,292 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,577 |
| Median home value | $291,159 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23065
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23065?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Goochland County (173 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23065?
Truck crashes in Goochland County peak in April, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23065?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Goochland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23065 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 113.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Goochland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23065?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.