ZIP 23120 (Moseley, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23120: 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 |
Chesterfield County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Chesterfield County at a glance: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Chesterfield County has recorded 1,843 truck crashes since 2015, with 781 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-360 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23120 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-288 (3), CR-604 (1) and CR-651 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23120 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-360 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 4 |
| SR-288 | 3 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 23120 at a glance
| Population | 17,586 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $158,667 |
| Median home value | $569,267 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 179 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23120
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23120?
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chesterfield County (781 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23120?
NHTSA data shows US-360 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23120 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23120?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23120?
Garbage trucks were involved in 78 reported crashes in Chesterfield County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23120 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chesterfield County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23120?
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.