ZIP 23974 (Victoria, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23974: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lunenburg 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
8 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lunenburg County compares with Virginia
Lunenburg County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lunenburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lunenburg County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 12.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Lunenburg County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lunenburg County: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lunenburg County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.9% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23974 since 2015: CR-643 (1), SR-138 (1) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 13.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23974 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 5.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lunenburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-643 | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lunenburg County) |
|---|---|
| SR-635 | 6 |
| SR-40 | 5 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-626 | 3 |
| Rt. 138 | 2 |
| SR-670 | 2 |
| SR-688 | 2 |
| SR-723 | 2 |
ZIP 23974 at a glance
| Population | 4,582 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,409 |
| Median home value | $139,386 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lunenburg 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +39% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +50% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23974
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23974?
Lunenburg County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23974?
The worst month is May: 15.3% of truck crashes in Lunenburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23974?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lunenburg County since 2015, 13.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23974 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lunenburg County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23974?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.