ZIP 23316 (Cheriton, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23316: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Northampton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 23316 at a glance: US-13 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23316.
Overview
Police reported 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northampton County since 2015: 499 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23316 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
They recorded 6.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23316 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 5 |
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 23316 at a glance
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,167 |
| Median home value | $228,300 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 114 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23316
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23316?
Northampton County has had 1,012 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 499 people and killing 41.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23316?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23316: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23316?
July has the most truck crashes in Northampton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23316?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23316 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 804.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northampton County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23316?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.