ZIP 23140 (Providence Forge, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23140: 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 |
New Kent County sits below Virginia 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.
The headline for New Kent County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 472 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Kent County since 2015: 196 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23140 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-106 (1), SR-249 (1) and SR-607 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23140 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 New Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 6 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-607 | 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 23140 at a glance
| Population | 7,755 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,500 |
| Median home value | $339,196 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23140
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23140?
472 truck crashes have been reported in New Kent County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 196 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23140?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23140 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23140?
June has the most truck crashes in New Kent County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23140?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in New Kent County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23140 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, New Kent County has 133.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23140?
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.