ZIP 23350 (Exmore, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23350: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Northampton County at a glance: 0.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northampton County since 2015: 499 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Road surface: 0.7% 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 23350 happened on US-13 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.7, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23350 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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.
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 | 2 |
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 23350 at a glance
| Population | 2,983 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,712 |
| Median home value | $169,429 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23350
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23350?
Northampton County has had 1,012 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 499 people and killing 41.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23350?
Truck crashes in Northampton County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23350?
Since 2015, Northampton County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23350 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23350?
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.