ZIP 23112 (Midlothian, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chesterfield 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chesterfield County compares with Virginia
Chesterfield County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesterfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Chesterfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Chesterfield County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County. They injured 781 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23112 is SR-288, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-360 (2), CR-1460 (1) and CR-604 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 78 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23112 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-288; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-288 | 5 |
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesterfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 186 |
| Hull Street Rd | 40 |
| Hull Street Road | 37 |
| Midlothian Turnpike | 36 |
| SR-288 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 29 |
| W Hundred Rd | 25 |
| Nb I-95 | 24 |
ZIP 23112 at a glance
| Population | 57,016 |
| Density | 687 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,465 |
| Median home value | $398,650 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesterfield 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 | 30 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 61 | +100% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 113 | +86% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 179 | +59% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 179. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23112?
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chesterfield County (781 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23112?
SR-288 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23112 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23112?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23112?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23112 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chesterfield County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23112?
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.