Nelsonia, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nelsonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nelsonia 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). It stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 300 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Accomack County. They injured 166 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Nelsonia 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.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Nelsonia is US-13, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-695 (2).
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 Nelsonia fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Accomack County.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Nelsonia at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nelsonia
How many truck crashes happen in Nelsonia?
300 truck crashes have been reported in Accomack County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 166 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Nelsonia?
NHTSA data shows US-13 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nelsonia since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nelsonia?
August has the most truck crashes in Accomack County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nelsonia?
Since 2015, Accomack County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nelsonia compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Accomack County has 76.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nelsonia?
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.