ZIP 23085 (King And Queen Court House, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23085: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King and Queen 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
16 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King and Queen County compares with Virginia
King and Queen County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King and Queen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King and Queen County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 16.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, King and Queen County is lower on after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in King and Queen County: 1 in 6 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 16.5%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King and Queen County. They injured 45 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23085 since 2015: SR-30 (2) and US-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 17.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23085 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King and Queen County.
- Morning starts matter: 40.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King and Queen County) |
|---|---|
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway | 4 |
| Devils Three Jump Rd | 3 |
| The Trail | 3 |
| Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| East Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway / Rt 33 | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller/Rt 33 | 2 |
ZIP 23085 at a glance
| Population | 393 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,802 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King and Queen 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +48% | 0.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23085
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23085?
94 truck crashes have been reported in King and Queen County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23085?
Truck crashes in King and Queen County peak in March, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23085?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in King and Queen County since 2015 (17.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23085 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King and Queen County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23085?
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.