ZIP 23868 (Lawrenceville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23868: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brunswick 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
5 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brunswick County compares with Virginia
Brunswick County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brunswick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brunswick County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Brunswick County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brunswick County: 5.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brunswick County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23868 happened on SR-46 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23868 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brunswick County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 92 |
| SR-58 | 47 |
| SR-712 | 11 |
| SR-46 | 8 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| Nb I-85 | 5 |
| Sb 85 | 5 |
| Rt. 58 | 4 |
ZIP 23868 at a glance
| Population | 6,281 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,458 |
| Median home value | $134,981 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brunswick 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 | 20 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 25 | +29% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 31 | +43% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 23868
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23868?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Brunswick County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 137 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23868?
January has the most truck crashes in Brunswick County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23868?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brunswick County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23868 compared with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Brunswick County has 170.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23868?
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.