ZIP 23891 (Waverly, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23891: 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. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 23891 is US-460, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-602 (1), I-95 (1) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23891 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 4 |
| CR-602 | 1 |
| I-95 | 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 23891 at a glance
| Population | 1,449 |
| Density | 671 per sq mi |
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 23891
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23891?
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 23891?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23891 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23891?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23891?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23891 compared with Virginia?
Sussex County records 293.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23891?
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.