ZIP 23801 (Fort Gregg Adams, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prince George 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
4 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prince George County compares with Virginia
Prince George County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince George County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Prince George County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Prince George County: 1 in 108 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Prince George County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
1.9% 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 23801 is I-295, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (3), US-460 (3) and I-85 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23801 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, 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 Prince George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| Mu-9013 Halifax Rd | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince George County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 84 |
| I-295 | 48 |
| County Dr | 33 |
| I-95 South | 16 |
| I-95 North | 13 |
| Prince George Dr | 8 |
| I-295 North | 6 |
| Courtland Rd | 5 |
ZIP 23801 at a glance
| Population | 8,993 |
| Density | 523 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,563 |
| Home ownership | 2% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince George 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | +121% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +29% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23801?
442 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 208 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23801?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23801: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23801?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Prince George County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23801?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince George County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23801 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince George County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23801?
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.