ZIP 23942 (Green Bay, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23942: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prince Edward 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
3 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prince Edward County compares with Virginia
Prince Edward County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prince Edward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prince Edward County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Prince Edward County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Prince Edward County: 5.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince Edward County. They injured 65 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23942 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23942 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince Edward County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Prince Edward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prince Edward County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 29 |
| Rt 360 Patrick Henry Hwy | 5 |
| Rt. 360 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 5 |
| SR-360 | 5 |
| Rt 460 Prince Edward Hwy | 4 |
| Rt. 460 | 4 |
| Rt. 460(E) | 3 |
ZIP 23942 at a glance
| Population | 1,001 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,505 |
| Median home value | $218,131 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prince Edward 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -11% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23942
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23942?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prince Edward County (65 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23942?
Truck crashes in Prince Edward County peak in May, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23942?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Prince Edward County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23942 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince Edward County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23942?
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.