ZIP 23169 (Topping, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23169: 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).
What stands out in Middlesex County: 1 in 10 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Middlesex County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
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 23169 happened on SR-222 (1), SR-3 (1) and US-17 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23169 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-222 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 23169 at a glance
| Population | 1,104 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,964 |
| Median home value | $310,297 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23169
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23169?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Middlesex County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23169?
The worst month is September: 16.1% of truck crashes in Middlesex County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23169?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Middlesex County since 2015 (9.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23169 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middlesex County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23169?
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.