ZIP 23938 (Dundas, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23938: 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 runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Brunswick County at a glance: 5.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brunswick County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
5.4% 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 23938 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-138 (1), SR-30 (1) and SR-46 (1).
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 23938 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- 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.
- 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 Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| 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 23938 at a glance
| Population | 295 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,167 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23938
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 23938?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Brunswick County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 137 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 23938?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 23938 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 23938?
Truck crashes in Brunswick County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23938?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brunswick County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 23938 compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brunswick County has 170.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 23938?
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.