ZIP 23830 (Carson, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dinwiddie 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
10 of 437 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dinwiddie County compares with Virginia
Dinwiddie County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dinwiddie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Dinwiddie County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 23830: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23830: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 437 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dinwiddie County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23830 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-40 (2), I-85 (1) and Mu-9013 Halifax Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23830 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Dinwiddie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Mu-9013 Halifax Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dinwiddie County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 152 |
| Nb I-85 | 15 |
| SR-460 | 15 |
| I-85 South | 12 |
| Sb I-85 | 9 |
| Northbound I85 | 7 |
| I-85 North | 6 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
ZIP 23830 at a glance
| Population | 1,412 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,030 |
| Median home value | $330,144 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dinwiddie 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +13% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23830
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23830?
Since 2015, 437 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dinwiddie County (208 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23830?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23830 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23830?
May has the most truck crashes in Dinwiddie County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23830?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dinwiddie County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23830 compare with Virginia?
Dinwiddie County records 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23830?
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.