ZIP 23147 (Ruthville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23147: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charles City 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 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charles City County compares with Virginia
Charles City County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charles City County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charles City County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 10.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Charles City County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charles City County at a glance: June 17.5% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charles City County. They injured 36 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (17.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23147 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-106 (1) and SR-607 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23147 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charles City County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% 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
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 Charles City County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-607 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charles City County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 106 Roxbury Road | 4 |
| Rt 106/ Roxbury Rd | 3 |
| Barnetts Road At 700Ft N Of Lewis Tyler Ln | 2 |
| Johntyler Memorial Highway / Rt 5 | 2 |
| Route 106/ Roxbury Road | 2 |
| Route 5 / John Tyler Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Route 5/ John Tyler Memorial Highway | 2 |
| Route 5/John Tyler Memorial Highway | 2 |
ZIP 23147 at a glance
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charles City 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. 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 23147
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23147?
63 truck crashes have been reported in Charles City County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23147?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23147: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23147?
June has the most truck crashes in Charles City County, 17.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23147?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charles City County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23147 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 83.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charles City County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23147?
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.