ZIP 23148 (Saint Stephens Church, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23148: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King and Queen 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
16 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King and Queen County compares with Virginia
King and Queen County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King and Queen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King and Queen County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 16.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
King and Queen County sits below Virginia on after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in King and Queen County: 1 in 6 garbage-truck share of crashes is 16.5%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 94 crashes involving commercial trucks in King and Queen County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23148 is US-360, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-629 (1), CR-659 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 17.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23148 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King and Queen County.
- Look at alternatives to US-360 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 40.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| CR-659 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King and Queen County) |
|---|---|
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway | 4 |
| Devils Three Jump Rd | 3 |
| The Trail | 3 |
| Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| East Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway / Rt 33 | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller/Rt 33 | 2 |
ZIP 23148 at a glance
| Population | 1,471 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,266 |
| Median home value | $181,878 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King and Queen 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +48% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23148
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23148?
94 truck crashes have been reported in King and Queen County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 45 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23148?
Since 2015, US-360 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23148: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23148?
Truck crashes in King and Queen County peak in March, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23148?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in King and Queen County since 2015 (17.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23148 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King and Queen County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23148?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.