ZIP 23398 (Jamesville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23398: 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.
Northampton County at a glance: 0.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northampton County. They injured 499 people and killed 41.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23398 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-13 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.7 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23398 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.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 | 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 23398 at a glance
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 114. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23398
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23398?
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northampton County (499 injured, 41 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23398?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23398?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Northampton County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23398 compared 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 23398?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.