ZIP 23160 (State Farm, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23160: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Powhatan 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
13 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powhatan County compares with Virginia
Powhatan County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powhatan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powhatan County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Powhatan County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Powhatan County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.5%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Powhatan County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% 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 23160 happened on CR-711 (2), I-64 (1) and US-60 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 8.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23160 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Powhatan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-711 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powhatan County) |
|---|---|
| Anderson Hwy | 21 |
| Anderson Highway | 20 |
| Giles Bridge Rd | 6 |
| Maidens Rd | 5 |
| Dorset Rd | 4 |
| Old Buckingham Rd | 4 |
| Old Buckingham Road | 4 |
| Genito Rd | 3 |
ZIP 23160 at a glance
| Population | 1,186 |
| Density | 265 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powhatan 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23160?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Powhatan County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 50 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23160?
Truck crashes in Powhatan County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23160?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Powhatan County since 2015, 8.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23160 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Powhatan County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23160?
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.