Captains Cove, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Captains Cove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Captains Cove 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Accomack County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Accomack County has recorded 300 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Captains Cove since 2015, this page uses Accomack County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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 Captains Cove with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-175 (2), CR-695 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Captains Cove fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Accomack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 3 |
| SR-175 | 2 |
| CR-695 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| US-113 | 1 |
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 |
Captains Cove at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23356) | $101,855 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23356) | $269,247 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Captains Cove
How common are truck crashes in Captains Cove?
Accomack County has had 300 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Captains Cove?
US-13 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Captains Cove since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Captains Cove?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Accomack County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Captains Cove?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Accomack County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Captains Cove compared with Virginia?
Accomack County records 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Captains Cove?
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.