ZIP 23805 (Petersburg, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23805: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Prince George County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Prince George County at a glance: 1 in 108 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Prince George County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23805 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-460 (3), I-85 (2) and US-301 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23805 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-95 | 6 |
| US-460 | 3 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| I-295 | 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 23805 at a glance
| Population | 21,408 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,807 |
| Median home value | $235,943 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23805
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23805?
442 truck crashes have been reported in Prince George County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23805?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23805 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23805?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Prince George County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23805?
Since 2015, Prince George County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23805 compared with Virginia?
Prince George County records 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23805?
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.