ZIP 23955 (Nottoway, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23955: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nottoway 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 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nottoway County compares with Virginia
Nottoway County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nottoway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nottoway County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Nottoway County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Nottoway County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Nottoway County has recorded 113 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.4%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23955 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (3) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23955 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nottoway County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Nottoway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nottoway County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 9 |
| North Main Street | 7 |
| Rt 307 (Holly Farms Rd) | 3 |
| Rt 360 (Patrick Henry Hwy) | 3 |
| Rt 460 (W Colonial Trl Hwy) | 3 |
| Holly Farms Road (Rt 307) | 2 |
| Rt 40 (Darvills Rd) | 2 |
| Rt 460 (Colonial Trail Hwy) | 2 |
ZIP 23955 at a glance
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nottoway 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23955
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23955?
Nottoway County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23955?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Nottoway County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23955?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nottoway County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23955 compared with Virginia?
Nottoway County records 62.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23955?
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.