ZIP 23936 (Dillwyn, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23936: 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
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 has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Buckingham County: 10.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Buckingham County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23936 since 2015: US-15 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23936 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Buckingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
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 23936 at a glance
| Population | 7,334 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,880 |
| Median home value | $164,267 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 23936
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23936?
Buckingham County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23936?
Truck crashes in Buckingham County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23936?
Since 2015, Buckingham County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23936 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buckingham County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23936?
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.