ZIP 23079 (Jamaica, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23079: 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).
The headline for Middlesex County: 1 in 10 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 10.0%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Middlesex County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
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%).
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 23079 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (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 23079 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 | 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 23079 at a glance
| Population | 400 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $317,308 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 23079
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23079?
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 23079?
September has the most truck crashes in Middlesex County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23079?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, 9.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23079 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Middlesex County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23079?
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.