ZIP 23421 (Parksley, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23421: 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.
The headline for Accomack County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 300 crashes involving commercial trucks in Accomack County since 2015: 166 people were injured and 18 were killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8).
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 23421 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Accomack County.
- 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
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 | 8 |
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 23421 at a glance
| Population | 4,290 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,759 |
| Median home value | $182,401 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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. 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 23421
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23421?
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 23421?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23421: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23421?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Accomack County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23421?
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 23421 compared with Virginia?
Accomack County records 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23421?
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.