ZIP 23921 (Buckingham, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23921: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buckingham 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 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Buckingham County compares with Virginia
Buckingham County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buckingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buckingham County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 7.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 71% below the state |
Buckingham County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Buckingham County: 10.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 89 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buckingham County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23921 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23921 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.8% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Buckingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buckingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 16 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| Rt. 20 | 4 |
| Rt. 15 | 3 |
| Rt. 60 | 3 |
| S James Madison Hwy | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Rt 60/James Anderson Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 23921 at a glance
| Population | 2,408 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,955 |
| Median home value | $237,042 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buckingham 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23921
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23921?
Buckingham County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23921?
Truck crashes in Buckingham County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23921?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buckingham County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23921 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buckingham County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23921?
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.