ZIP 23841 (Dinwiddie, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23841: 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 sits below Virginia on 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.
ZIP 23841 at a glance: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23841: 5 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
Truck crashes peak in May (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-95 (2), US-460 (2) and I-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23841 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-85 | 5 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| I-81 | 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 23841 at a glance
| Population | 3,021 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,670 |
| Median home value | $252,911 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. 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 23841
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23841?
Since 2015, 437 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dinwiddie County (208 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23841?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23841 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23841?
May has the most truck crashes in Dinwiddie County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23841?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Dinwiddie County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23841 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Dinwiddie County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23841?
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.