ZIP 23890 (Waverly, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23890: 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 has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sussex County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 363 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sussex County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23890 is US-460, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-602 (1) and SR-40 (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 23890 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-460; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 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 23890 at a glance
| Population | 4,167 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,063 |
| Median home value | $160,628 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23890
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23890?
Sussex County has had 363 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23890?
US-460 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23890 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23890?
June has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23890?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23890 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 293.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23890?
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.