ZIP 23139 (Powhatan, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23139: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Powhatan 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
13 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powhatan County compares with Virginia
Powhatan County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powhatan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powhatan County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Powhatan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Powhatan County: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.5%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Powhatan County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% 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 23139 since 2015: CR-636 (1), CR-711 (1) and US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 8.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23139 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Powhatan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-636 | 1 |
| CR-711 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powhatan County) |
|---|---|
| Anderson Hwy | 21 |
| Anderson Highway | 20 |
| Giles Bridge Rd | 6 |
| Maidens Rd | 5 |
| Dorset Rd | 4 |
| Old Buckingham Rd | 4 |
| Old Buckingham Road | 4 |
| Genito Rd | 3 |
ZIP 23139 at a glance
| Population | 27,757 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,349 |
| Median home value | $403,826 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powhatan 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23139
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23139?
Powhatan County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23139?
Truck crashes in Powhatan County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23139?
Since 2015, Powhatan County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23139 compared with Virginia?
Powhatan County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23139?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.