ZIP 23850 (Ford, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23850: 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Dinwiddie County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dinwiddie County: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23850 happened on US-460 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23850 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dinwiddie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
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 23850 at a glance
| Population | 1,161 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,986 |
| Median home value | $278,909 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23850
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23850?
437 truck crashes have been reported in Dinwiddie County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 208 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23850?
The worst month is May: 10.8% of truck crashes in Dinwiddie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23850?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dinwiddie County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23850 compare 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 23850?
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.