ZIP 23963 (Red House, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23963: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlotte 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlotte County compares with Virginia
Charlotte County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlotte County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Charlotte County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charlotte County at a glance: 8.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Charlotte County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-460 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23963 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-40 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23963 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-460 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlotte County) |
|---|---|
| SR-360 | 22 |
| SR-40 | 11 |
| Rt. 360 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 7 |
| US-360 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Kings Highway At Cabbage Patch Road | 2 |
ZIP 23963 at a glance
| Population | 468 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,250 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlotte 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +21% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23963
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23963?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Charlotte County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 60 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23963?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23963 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23963?
Truck crashes in Charlotte County peak in October, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23963?
Since 2015, Charlotte County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23963 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlotte County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23963?
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.