ZIP 23901 (Farmville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Virginia
Cumberland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 7.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Cumberland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Cumberland County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 20.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 39 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 20.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 17.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23901 since 2015: US-15 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23901 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-460 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 10 |
| SR-45 | 5 |
| Rt. 60 | 2 |
| SR-45N | 2 |
| Anderson Hwy | 1 |
| Cook Rd | 1 |
| Cumberland Road | 1 |
| Cumberland Road At 0.20M N Of Agee Lane | 1 |
ZIP 23901 at a glance
| Population | 15,173 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,886 |
| Median home value | $229,820 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +60% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -29% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23901?
39 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23901?
August has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 20.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cumberland County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23901 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 34.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23901?
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.