ZIP 23958 (Pamplin, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23958: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Appomattox 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appomattox County compares with Virginia
Appomattox County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appomattox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appomattox County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Appomattox County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Appomattox County: 1 in 95 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Appomattox County. They injured 54 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 49.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23958 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (3) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23958 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Appomattox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appomattox County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 19 |
| Rt. 460 | 10 |
| Rt. 26 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| Rt 460 Richmond Hwy | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-727 | 3 |
| East | 2 |
ZIP 23958 at a glance
| Population | 3,425 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,650 |
| Median home value | $192,188 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Appomattox 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23958
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23958?
100 truck crashes have been reported in Appomattox County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 54 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23958?
March has the most truck crashes in Appomattox County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23958?
Since 2015, Appomattox County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23958 compare with Virginia?
Appomattox County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23958?
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.