ZIP 23177 (Walkerton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23177: 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. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for King and Queen County: 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% 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 23177 happened on US-360 (2), CR-0618 (1) and CR-629 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 17.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23177 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 40.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-0618 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 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 23177 at a glance
| Population | 608 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,255 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23177
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23177?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King and Queen County (45 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23177?
March has the most truck crashes in King and Queen County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23177?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King and Queen County since 2015, 17.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23177 compared with Virginia?
King and Queen County records 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23177?
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.