ZIP 23071 (Hartfield, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23071: 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 has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Middlesex County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Middlesex County. They injured 24 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23071 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (2), SR-222 (1) and US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 9.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23071 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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 |
| US-17 | 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 23071 at a glance
| Population | 1,879 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,500 |
| Median home value | $456,842 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23071?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Middlesex County (24 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23071?
Truck crashes in Middlesex County peak in September, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23071?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, 9.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23071 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Middlesex County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23071?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.