Chase City, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chase City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chase City and Mecklenburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mecklenburg County numbers.
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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Mecklenburg County: 4.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Mecklenburg County has recorded 415 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Chase City had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mecklenburg County numbers.
76% of truck crash reports in Mecklenburg County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Chase City is US-15, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (1), SR-92 (1) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Chase City fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecklenburg County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-360 | 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 |
Chase City at a glance
| Population | 2,057 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 941 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23924) | $44,291 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23924) | $134,596 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chase City
How common are truck crashes in Chase City?
Mecklenburg County has had 415 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chase City?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chase City: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chase City?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mecklenburg County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chase City?
Since 2015, Mecklenburg County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Chase City compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Mecklenburg County records 117.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chase City?
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.