ZIP 23919 (Bracey, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23919: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mecklenburg 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
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 sits below Virginia on 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.
The headline for Mecklenburg County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mecklenburg County. They injured 200 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23919 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-58 (2), CR-903 (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23919 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecklenburg County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-903 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
ZIP 23919 at a glance
| Population | 2,306 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,750 |
| Median home value | $300,630 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23919
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23919?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Mecklenburg County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 200 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23919?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23919 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23919?
May has the most truck crashes in Mecklenburg County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23919?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mecklenburg County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 23919 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 117.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mecklenburg County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 23919?
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.