ZIP 23070 (Hardyville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Middlesex 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
6 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with Virginia
Middlesex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 10.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% 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) | 38.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Middlesex County sits below Virginia on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Middlesex County: 1 in 10 garbage-truck share of crashes is 10.0%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23070 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (2) and SR-222 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 9.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23070 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| Rt. 33 | 4 |
| Route 17 / Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| Rt.17/Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| Rt. 17 / George Washington Mem. Hwy. | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Route 17 Business, General Puller Highway | 1 |
ZIP 23070 at a glance
| Population | 616 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,813 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +34% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +33% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23070
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23070?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 24 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23070?
Truck crashes in Middlesex County peak in September, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23070?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, 9.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23070 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Middlesex County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23070?
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.