ZIP 23842 (Disputanta, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23842: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prince George 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
4 of 442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prince George County compares with Virginia
Prince George County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince George County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Prince George County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Prince George County: 1 in 108 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Prince George County has recorded 442 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-460 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-95 (3), CR-602 (1) and CR-629 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23842 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince George County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Prince George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince George County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 84 |
| I-295 | 48 |
| County Dr | 33 |
| I-95 South | 16 |
| I-95 North | 13 |
| Prince George Dr | 8 |
| I-295 North | 6 |
| Courtland Rd | 5 |
ZIP 23842 at a glance
| Population | 6,924 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,364 |
| Median home value | $280,353 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince George 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | +121% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +29% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23842
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23842?
Since 2015, 442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince George County (208 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23842?
Since 2015, US-460 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23842: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23842?
May has the most truck crashes in Prince George County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23842?
Since 2015, Prince George County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23842 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince George County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23842?
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.