ZIP 23898 (Zuni, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23898: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Isle of Wight 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
2 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isle of Wight County compares with Virginia
Isle of Wight County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isle of Wight County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Isle of Wight County is lower 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.
What stands out in Isle of Wight County: 5.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Isle of Wight County. They injured 134 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23898 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2), CR-632 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23898 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Isle of Wight County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isle of Wight County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-258 | 11 |
| Windsor Blvd | 10 |
| SR-17 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 8 |
| Rt 17 James River Bridge | 6 |
| SR-620 | 5 |
| Benns Church Blvd | 4 |
ZIP 23898 at a glance
| Population | 2,246 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,282 |
| Median home value | $300,266 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isle of Wight 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23898
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23898?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isle of Wight County (134 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23898?
Truck crashes in Isle of Wight County peak in November, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23898?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isle of Wight County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23898 compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Isle of Wight County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23898?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.