ZIP 23923 (Charlotte Court House, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23923: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlotte 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlotte County compares with Virginia
Charlotte County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlotte County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Charlotte County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charlotte County at a glance: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Charlotte County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23923 happened on SR-47 (1) and SR-59 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23923 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlotte County) |
|---|---|
| SR-360 | 22 |
| SR-40 | 11 |
| Rt. 360 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 7 |
| US-360 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Kings Highway At Cabbage Patch Road | 2 |
ZIP 23923 at a glance
| Population | 2,063 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,536 |
| Median home value | $144,392 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlotte 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +21% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23923
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23923?
Charlotte County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23923?
The worst month is October: 17.1% of truck crashes in Charlotte County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23923?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charlotte County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23923 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 90.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlotte County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23923?
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.