ZIP 23960 (Prospect, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23960: 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.
Prince Edward County at a glance: 5.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Prince Edward County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23960 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23960 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.9% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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-15 | 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 23960 at a glance
| Population | 2,176 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,533 |
| Median home value | $202,242 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 23960
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23960?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Prince Edward County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 65 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23960?
The worst month is May: 14.8% of truck crashes in Prince Edward County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23960?
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 23960 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Prince Edward County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23960?
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.