ZIP 23123 (New Canton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23123: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buckingham 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
1 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buckingham County compares with Virginia
Buckingham County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buckingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buckingham County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 7.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 71% below the state |
Buckingham County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Buckingham County: 10.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Buckingham County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% 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 23123 since 2015: US-15 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23123 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.8% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Buckingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buckingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 16 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| Rt. 20 | 4 |
| Rt. 15 | 3 |
| Rt. 60 | 3 |
| S James Madison Hwy | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Rt 60/James Anderson Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 23123 at a glance
| Population | 1,995 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,203 |
| Median home value | $158,679 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buckingham 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23123
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23123?
Buckingham County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23123?
January has the most truck crashes in Buckingham County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23123?
Since 2015, Buckingham County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23123 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buckingham County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23123?
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.