ZIP 23156 (Shacklefords, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23156: 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 has lower values than Virginia for after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
King and Queen County at a glance: 1 in 6 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King and Queen County. They injured 45 people and killed 6.
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%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-64 (2), SR-14 (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 17.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23156 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 40.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 4 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 23156 at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,179 |
| Median home value | $178,016 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23156
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23156?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King and Queen County (45 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23156?
NHTSA data shows SR-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23156 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23156?
March has the most truck crashes in King and Queen County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23156?
Since 2015, King and Queen County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 17.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23156 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, King and Queen County has 122.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23156?
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.