ZIP 23954 (Meherrin, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23954: 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. It runs above Virginia on 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
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prince Edward County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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 23954 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-15 (1) and US-360 (1).
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 23954 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prince Edward County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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-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 23954 at a glance
| Population | 2,396 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,756 |
| Median home value | $162,007 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 23954
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23954?
Prince Edward County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23954?
The worst month is May: 14.8% of truck crashes in Prince Edward County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23954?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prince Edward County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23954 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 23954?
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.