ZIP 23824 (Blackstone, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nottoway 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
3 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nottoway County compares with Virginia
Nottoway County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nottoway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nottoway County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Nottoway County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Nottoway County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nottoway County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23824 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23824 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nottoway County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% 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 Nottoway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nottoway County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 9 |
| North Main Street | 7 |
| Rt 307 (Holly Farms Rd) | 3 |
| Rt 360 (Patrick Henry Hwy) | 3 |
| Rt 460 (W Colonial Trl Hwy) | 3 |
| Holly Farms Road (Rt 307) | 2 |
| Rt 40 (Darvills Rd) | 2 |
| Rt 460 (Colonial Trail Hwy) | 2 |
ZIP 23824 at a glance
| Population | 6,455 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,599 |
| Median home value | $223,191 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nottoway 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23824
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23824?
Nottoway County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23824?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Nottoway County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23824?
Since 2015, Nottoway County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23824 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Nottoway County records 62.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23824?
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.