ZIP 23111 (Mechanicsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23111: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hanover 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
16 of 1,246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hanover County compares with Virginia
Hanover County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hanover County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hanover County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Hanover County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 23111 at a glance: I-295 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23111: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Hanover County has recorded 1,246 truck crashes since 2015, with 580 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% 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 23111 is I-295, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (5), CR-643 (2) and CR-0618 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23111 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.2% 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 Hanover County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| CR-643 | 2 |
| CR-0618 | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| Glen Alden Drive | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hanover County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 162 |
| I-295 | 71 |
| Southbound Interstate 95 | 52 |
| Sb I-95 | 46 |
| Nb I-95 | 38 |
| Northbound Interstate 95 | 36 |
| I-95 South | 28 |
| Southbound Interstate 295 | 22 |
ZIP 23111 at a glance
| Population | 38,070 |
| Density | 190 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,969 |
| Median home value | $347,542 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hanover 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 | 43 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 70 | +65% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 80 | +13% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 124 | +55% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 124. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23111
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23111?
1,246 truck crashes have been reported in Hanover County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 580 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23111?
I-295 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23111 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23111?
Truck crashes in Hanover County peak in July, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23111?
Since 2015, Hanover County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23111 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 92.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hanover County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23111?
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.