ZIP 23307 (Birdsnest, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23307: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northampton 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
6.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with Virginia
Northampton County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Northampton County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 804.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 15.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Northampton County has lower values than Virginia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Northampton County at a glance: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Northampton County has recorded 1,012 truck crashes since 2015, with 499 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23307 since 2015: US-13 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.7, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23307 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 71 |
| I-664 | 45 |
| Interstate 64 East | 44 |
| SR-13 | 42 |
| I-64 East | 33 |
| Interstate 64 West | 28 |
| I-64 West | 27 |
| Interstate 664 North | 25 |
ZIP 23307 at a glance
| Population | 701 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +71% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 81 | +464% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 114 | +41% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 114. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23307
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23307?
1,012 truck crashes have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 499 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23307?
Truck crashes in Northampton County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23307?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Northampton County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23307 compare with Virginia?
Northampton County records 804.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23307?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.