ZIP 23968 (Skipwith, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 23968: 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 has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Mecklenburg County at a glance: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Mecklenburg County has recorded 415 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
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.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-47 (1), SR-92 (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 23968 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Mecklenburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-58 | 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 23968 at a glance
| Population | 671 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,571 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 23968
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 23968?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Mecklenburg County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 200 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 23968?
US-15 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 23968 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 23968?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mecklenburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 23968?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mecklenburg County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 23968 compared with Virginia?
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 23968?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.