ZIP 23920 (Brodnax, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23920: 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 has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brunswick County: 5.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Overview
Brunswick County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 137 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across 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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 23920 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (2), SR-46 (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 23920 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 5.4% 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
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 Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-58 | 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 23920 at a glance
| Population | 3,225 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,135 |
| Median home value | $120,636 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 23920
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23920?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Brunswick County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 137 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 23920?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23920 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 23920?
January has the most truck crashes in Brunswick County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 23920?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Brunswick County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23920 compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 170.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brunswick County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23920?
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.