ZIP 23153 (Sandy Hook, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23153: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Goochland 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
11 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Goochland County compares with Virginia
Goochland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goochland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goochland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Goochland County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Goochland County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 11.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Goochland County. They injured 173 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23153 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23153 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Goochland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goochland County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 70 |
| Ashland Rd | 18 |
| Eb I-64 | 18 |
| Broad Street Rd | 17 |
| Wb I-64 | 12 |
| River Rd | 11 |
| Eastbound Interstate 64 | 10 |
| SR-288 | 10 |
ZIP 23153 at a glance
| Population | 1,586 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,096 |
| Median home value | $482,379 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goochland 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +66% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +86% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23153
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23153?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Goochland County (173 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23153?
The worst month is April: 11.6% of truck crashes in Goochland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23153?
Since 2015, Goochland County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23153 compare with Virginia?
Goochland County records 113.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23153?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.