ZIP 23966 (Rice, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23966: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Prince Edward County at a glance: 5.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prince Edward County. They injured 65 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 23966 is US-460, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-360 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23966 fleets
- Build extra time into May 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.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 5.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Prince Edward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 3 |
| US-360 | 2 |
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 23966 at a glance
| Population | 2,010 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,177 |
| Median home value | $218,840 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23966
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23966?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Prince Edward County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 65 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23966?
NHTSA data shows US-460 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23966 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23966?
The worst month is May: 14.8% of truck crashes in Prince Edward County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23966?
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 23966 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 23966?
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.