ZIP 23837 (Courtland, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23837: 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Southampton County at a glance: 9.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Southampton County. They injured 158 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-58 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23837 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23837 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.
- 35.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| 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 23837 at a glance
| Population | 4,623 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,645 |
| Median home value | $195,651 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. 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 23837
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23837?
Southampton County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 158 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23837?
Since 2015, US-58 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23837: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23837?
Truck crashes in Southampton County peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23837?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23837 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 23837?
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.