ZIP 23829 (Capron, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23829: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Southampton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Southampton County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Southampton County since 2015: 158 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
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.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-58 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23829 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-35 (1).
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 23829 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southampton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 35.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
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 23829 at a glance
| Population | 2,731 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,800 |
| Median home value | $299,027 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23829
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23829?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southampton County (158 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23829?
US-58 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23829 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23829?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Southampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23829?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Southampton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23829 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Southampton County records 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23829?
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.