ZIP 23149 (Saluda, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23149: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Middlesex 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
6 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex County compares with Virginia
Middlesex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 10.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% 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) | 38.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Middlesex County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Middlesex County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Middlesex County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 1.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23149 happened on SR-14 (1), SR-3 (1), SR-33 (1) and US-17 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 9.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23149 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.0% 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 Middlesex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| Rt. 33 | 4 |
| Route 17 / Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| Rt.17/Tidewater Trail | 3 |
| Rt. 17 / George Washington Mem. Hwy. | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Route 17 Business, General Puller Highway | 1 |
ZIP 23149 at a glance
| Population | 2,414 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,743 |
| Median home value | $282,320 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +34% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +33% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23149
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23149?
Middlesex County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23149?
The worst month is September: 16.1% of truck crashes in Middlesex County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23149?
Since 2015, Middlesex County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23149 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middlesex County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23149?
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.