ZIP 23416 (Oak Hall, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23416: 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.
Accomack County at a glance: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Accomack County has recorded 300 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23416 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-695 (2), SR-175 (2) and SR-668 (1).
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 23416 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 6 |
| CR-695 | 2 |
| SR-175 | 2 |
| SR-668 | 1 |
| US-113 | 1 |
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 23416 at a glance
| Population | 96 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $16,688 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23416
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23416?
Since 2015, 300 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Accomack County (166 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23416?
NHTSA data shows US-13 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23416 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23416?
Truck crashes in Accomack County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23416?
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 23416 compared with Virginia?
Accomack County records 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23416?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.