ZIP 23414 (Nelsonia, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23414: 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 |
Accomack County sits below Virginia 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.
Accomack County at a glance: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 300 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Accomack County. They injured 166 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23414 is US-13, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-695 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23414 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 9 |
| CR-695 | 2 |
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 23414 at a glance
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23414
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23414?
Accomack County has had 300 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23414?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23414: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23414?
August has the most truck crashes in Accomack County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23414?
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 23414 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Accomack County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23414?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.