ZIP 23846 (Elberon, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23846: 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Surry County. They injured 25 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23846 happened on SR-10 (2), CR-634 (1) and CR-686 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23846 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Surry County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 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 23846 at a glance
| Population | 709 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,441 |
| Median home value | $266,959 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23846
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23846?
Surry County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23846?
Truck crashes in Surry County peak in July, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23846?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Surry County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23846 compare with Virginia?
Surry County records 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23846?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.