ZIP 23116 (Mechanicsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23116: 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 |
Hanover County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 23116: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 23116.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,246 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hanover County. They injured 580 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (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 23116 is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-295 (6), I-64 (3) and US-1 (3).
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 23116 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter 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-95 | 11 |
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| CR-643 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-604 | 1 |
| Greenwood Rd | 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 23116 at a glance
| Population | 34,188 |
| Density | 240 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $141,711 |
| Median home value | $433,656 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23116
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 23116?
Hanover County has had 1,246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 580 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23116?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23116 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23116?
July has the most truck crashes in Hanover County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 23116?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Hanover County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23116 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23116?
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.