ZIP 23401 (Keller, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Accomack 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
2 of 300 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Accomack County compares with Virginia
Accomack County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Accomack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Accomack County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Accomack County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Accomack County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 300 crashes involving commercial trucks in Accomack County since 2015: 166 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23401 is US-13, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23401 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Accomack County.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Accomack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Accomack County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 92 |
| Lankford Highway | 17 |
| Rt. 13 | 9 |
| Rt.13 | 8 |
| Northbound Route 13 | 7 |
| Rt 13/Lankford Highway | 6 |
| SR-175 | 6 |
| Chincoteague Road | 5 |
ZIP 23401 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,705 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Accomack 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 | 21 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +23% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +36% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23401?
Accomack County has had 300 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23401?
NHTSA data shows US-13 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23401?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Accomack County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23401?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Accomack County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23401 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Accomack County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23401?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.