ZIP 23181 (West Point, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23181: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King William 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
17 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King William County compares with Virginia
King William County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King William County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King William County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
King William County has lower values than Virginia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for King William County: 1 in 9 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 11.2%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King William County. They injured 69 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23181 since 2015: I-64 (2), SR-30 (2), SR-249 (1) and SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 10.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23181 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 King William County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King William County) |
|---|---|
| King William Rd | 11 |
| King William Road | 11 |
| Rt 30/ King William Rd | 6 |
| Rt 30 King William Rd | 4 |
| Rt 30/ King William Rd. | 4 |
| King William Rd. | 3 |
| Richmond Tappahannock Hwy | 3 |
| 14Th St | 2 |
ZIP 23181 at a glance
| Population | 5,565 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,699 |
| Median home value | $285,741 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King William 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +72% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23181
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23181?
157 truck crashes have been reported in King William County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23181?
Truck crashes in King William County peak in June, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23181?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in King William County since 2015 (10.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23181 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, King William County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23181?
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.