Mecklenburg County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mecklenburg County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
7 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mecklenburg County compares with Virginia
Mecklenburg County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mecklenburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mecklenburg County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Mecklenburg County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Mecklenburg County at a glance: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mecklenburg County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Mecklenburg County is I-85, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (3), US-58 (3) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Mecklenburg County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Mecklenburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mecklenburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| SR-47 | 3 |
| US-58 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-903 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mecklenburg County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 116 |
| SR-58 | 65 |
| SR-47 | 14 |
| Sb 85 | 10 |
| SR-92 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| Northbound Interstate 85 | 7 |
| E Atlantic St | 7 |
Mecklenburg County at a glance
| Population | 30,824 |
| Land area | 625.3 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,238 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mecklenburg 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +21% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | +47% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Mecklenburg County
How many truck accidents are there in Mecklenburg County?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Mecklenburg County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 200 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mecklenburg County?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Mecklenburg County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecklenburg County?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mecklenburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mecklenburg County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mecklenburg County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mecklenburg County compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mecklenburg County has 117.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mecklenburg County?
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.