ZIP 23883 (Surry, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23883: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Surry 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
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with Virginia
Surry County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 73% below the state |
Surry County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 23883: I-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23883: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Surry County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 28.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23883 is I-64, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-10 (2), CR-634 (1) and CR-686 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23883 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Colonial Trail | 2 |
| Route 617 / White Marsh Road | 2 |
| Rt. 10 East / Colonial Trail East | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-617 | 2 |
| Beaverdam Rd | 1 |
| Block Colonial Trail West | 1 |
ZIP 23883 at a glance
| Population | 1,870 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,719 |
| Median home value | $251,956 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +15% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23883
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23883?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Surry County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 25 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23883?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23883 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23883?
Truck crashes in Surry County peak in July, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23883?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Surry County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23883 compare with Virginia?
Surry County records 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23883?
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.