ZIP 23089 (Lanexa, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23089: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in New Kent 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
17 of 472 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Kent County compares with Virginia
New Kent County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Kent County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, New Kent County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
New Kent County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 472 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Kent County since 2015: 196 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23089 is SR-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (4), SR-249 (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23089 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Kent County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 New Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 5 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Kent County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 47 |
| Wb I-64 | 37 |
| Eb I-64 | 21 |
| Westbound I-64 | 21 |
| Eastbound I-64 | 15 |
| I-64 West | 14 |
| Westbound Interstate 64 | 11 |
| West Bound Interstate 64 | 10 |
ZIP 23089 at a glance
| Population | 4,831 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,802 |
| Median home value | $404,101 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New Kent 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +47% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | +52% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23089
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23089?
472 truck crashes have been reported in New Kent County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 196 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23089?
SR-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23089 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23089?
Truck crashes in New Kent County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23089?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in New Kent County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23089 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Kent County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23089?
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.