ZIP 23141 (Quinton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23141: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
New Kent County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 472 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in New Kent County. They injured 196 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23141 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-295 (4), CR-7723 (1) and SR-106 (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 23141 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Kent County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 New Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 8 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| CR-7723 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 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 23141 at a glance
| Population | 7,814 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,535 |
| Median home value | $398,649 |
| 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 23141
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23141?
New Kent County has had 472 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 196 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23141?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23141 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23141?
June has the most truck crashes in New Kent County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23141?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in New Kent County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23141 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Kent County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23141?
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.