ZIP 23851 (Franklin, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23851: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Southampton 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
3 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Southampton County compares with Virginia
Southampton County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southampton County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Southampton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Southampton County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Southampton County since 2015: 158 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23851 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Southampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southampton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 38 |
| Southampton Parkway | 26 |
| Southampton Pkwy | 8 |
| SR-460 | 7 |
| General Mahone Blvd | 5 |
| General Thomas Highway | 5 |
| Ivor Road | 5 |
| Meherrin Rd | 5 |
ZIP 23851 at a glance
| Population | 13,237 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,122 |
| Median home value | $250,118 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Southampton 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 | 32 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | -13% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23851
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23851?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Southampton County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 158 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23851?
NHTSA data shows US-58 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23851 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23851?
November has the most truck crashes in Southampton County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23851?
Since 2015, Southampton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23851 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Southampton County has 129.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23851?
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.