ZIP 23937 (Drakes Branch, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23937: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlotte 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
1 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlotte County compares with Virginia
Charlotte County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlotte County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Charlotte County has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charlotte County at a glance: 8.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charlotte County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-59 (1) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23937 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlotte County.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlotte County) |
|---|---|
| SR-360 | 22 |
| SR-40 | 11 |
| Rt. 360 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 7 |
| US-360 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Kings Highway At Cabbage Patch Road | 2 |
ZIP 23937 at a glance
| Population | 1,915 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,818 |
| Median home value | $94,816 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlotte 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +21% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23937
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23937?
Charlotte County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23937?
US-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23937 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23937?
The worst month is October: 17.1% of truck crashes in Charlotte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23937?
Since 2015, Charlotte County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 23937 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Charlotte County has 90.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 23937?
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.