ZIP 23827 (Boykins, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Southampton 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 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Southampton County compares with Virginia
Southampton County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southampton County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Southampton County has lower values than Virginia for 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 Southampton County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Southampton County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23827 happened on US-58 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23827 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton County.
- Morning starts matter: 35.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Southampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southampton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 38 |
| Southampton Parkway | 26 |
| Southampton Pkwy | 8 |
| SR-460 | 7 |
| General Mahone Blvd | 5 |
| General Thomas Highway | 5 |
| Ivor Road | 5 |
| Meherrin Rd | 5 |
ZIP 23827 at a glance
| Population | 1,091 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,727 |
| Median home value | $181,772 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Southampton 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 | 32 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | -13% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23827?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southampton County (158 injured, 24 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23827?
Truck crashes in Southampton County peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23827 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Southampton County has 129.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23827?
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.