ZIP 23839 (Dendron, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Surry 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
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with Virginia
Surry County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 73% below the state |
Surry County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Surry County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Surry County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 87 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 15.2% of truck crashes.
2.2% 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 23839 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-634 (1) and US-460 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23839 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-634 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Colonial Trail | 2 |
| Route 617 / White Marsh Road | 2 |
| Rt. 10 East / Colonial Trail East | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-617 | 2 |
| Beaverdam Rd | 1 |
| Block Colonial Trail West | 1 |
ZIP 23839 at a glance
| Population | 993 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,405 |
| Median home value | $194,776 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +15% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23839
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23839?
Surry County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23839?
July has the most truck crashes in Surry County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23839?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Surry County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23839 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Surry County has 63.6 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23839?
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.