ZIP 23430 (Smithfield, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Isle of Wight 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 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isle of Wight County compares with Virginia
Isle of Wight County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isle of Wight County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Isle of Wight County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Isle of Wight County: 5.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Isle of Wight County. They injured 134 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23430 is SR-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-17 (2), US-258 (2) and CR-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23430 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Isle of Wight County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- 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 Isle of Wight County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 3 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isle of Wight County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-258 | 11 |
| Windsor Blvd | 10 |
| SR-17 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 8 |
| Rt 17 James River Bridge | 6 |
| SR-620 | 5 |
| Benns Church Blvd | 4 |
ZIP 23430 at a glance
| Population | 19,109 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,065 |
| Median home value | $363,854 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isle of Wight 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 | 23 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 23430
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23430?
267 truck crashes have been reported in Isle of Wight County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 134 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23430?
SR-10 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23430 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23430?
The worst month is November: 10.9% of truck crashes in Isle of Wight County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23430?
Since 2015, Isle of Wight County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23430 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Isle of Wight County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23430?
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.