Bloxom, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloxom: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloxom and Accomack County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Accomack County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 300 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Accomack County compares with Virginia
Accomack County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Accomack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Accomack County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Accomack 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.
What stands out in Accomack County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Virginia: 2.6).
Overview
Accomack County has recorded 300 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Bloxom since 2015; patterns below come from Accomack County as a whole.
83% of truck crash reports in Accomack County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-13 leads within 10 miles of Bloxom with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-695 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Bloxom fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Accomack County.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Accomack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 9 |
| CR-695 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Accomack County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 92 |
| Lankford Highway | 17 |
| Rt. 13 | 9 |
| Rt.13 | 8 |
| Northbound Route 13 | 7 |
| Rt 13/Lankford Highway | 6 |
| SR-175 | 6 |
| Chincoteague Road | 5 |
Bloxom at a glance
| Population | 380 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,141 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23308) | $73,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23308) | $112,478 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Accomack 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 | 21 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +23% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +36% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloxom
How many truck accidents are there in Bloxom?
300 truck crashes have been reported in Accomack County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 166 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bloxom?
NHTSA data shows US-13 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloxom since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bloxom?
August has the most truck crashes in Accomack County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bloxom?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Accomack County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Bloxom compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Accomack County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bloxom?
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.