ZIP 23847 (Emporia, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greensville 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
2 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greensville County compares with Virginia
Greensville County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greensville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greensville County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Greensville 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 injuries per crash.
What stands out in Greensville County: 1 in 161 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Greensville County has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 179 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-58 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23847 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (2), CR-619 (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23847 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Greensville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 7 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| CR-619 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greensville County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 123 |
| SR-58 | 33 |
| SR-301 | 9 |
| Rt. 58 | 9 |
| South Bound I-95 | 7 |
| Moores Ferry Rd | 5 |
| Sb 95 | 5 |
| Sb I-95 | 5 |
ZIP 23847 at a glance
| Population | 12,956 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,168 |
| Median home value | $148,888 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greensville 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | +45% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | +5% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23847
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23847?
Greensville County has had 336 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 179 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23847?
Since 2015, US-58 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23847: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23847?
Truck crashes in Greensville County peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23847?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greensville County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23847 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 261.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greensville County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23847?
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.