Melfa, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Melfa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Melfa 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 sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Accomack County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Melfa 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
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
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 Melfa 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
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 |
Melfa at a glance
| Population | 400 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,375 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23410) | $54,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23410) | $190,609 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Melfa
How many truck accidents are there in Melfa?
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 Melfa?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Melfa: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Melfa?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Accomack County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Melfa?
Since 2015, Accomack County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Melfa compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Accomack County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Melfa?
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.