ZIP 23943 (Hampden Sydney, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23943: 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 |
Prince Edward County sits below Virginia on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Prince Edward County at a glance: 5.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince Edward County. They injured 65 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 5.9% 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 23943 since 2015: US-15 (1) and US-460 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23943 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-15 | 1 |
| US-460 | 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 23943 at a glance
| Population | 1,066 |
| Density | 1,381 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23943
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23943?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Prince Edward County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 65 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23943?
May has the most truck crashes in Prince Edward County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23943?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince Edward County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23943 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prince Edward County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23943?
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.