ZIP 23878 (Sedley, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23878: 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 |
Southampton County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Southampton County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Southampton County. They injured 158 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23878 happened on SR-35 (1) and US-58 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23878 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Southampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
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 23878 at a glance
| Population | 1,217 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,077 |
| Median home value | $219,538 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23878
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23878?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southampton County (158 injured, 24 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23878?
Truck crashes in Southampton County peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23878?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Southampton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23878 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Southampton County records 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23878?
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.