ZIP 23867 (Jarratt, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23867: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sussex 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
5 of 363 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with Virginia
Sussex County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 293.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 5.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Sussex County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sussex County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 205 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-58 (4), SR-40 (2) and CR-619 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23867 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-58 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| CR-619 | 1 |
| CR-656 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 28 |
| SR-460 | 25 |
| I-95 South | 24 |
| I-95 North | 19 |
| Interstate 95 North | 16 |
| Interstate 95 South | 12 |
| SR-40 | 10 |
| I 95 South | 8 |
ZIP 23867 at a glance
| Population | 5,173 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,155 |
| Median home value | $192,234 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 23 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | -2% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | +45% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23867
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23867?
363 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 205 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23867?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23867: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23867?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23867?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23867 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 293.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23867?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.