Amelia County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amelia County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amelia County compares with Virginia
Amelia County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amelia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amelia County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Amelia County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Amelia County at a glance: January 15.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Amelia County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Amelia County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-360 (2), CR-624 (1) and CR-636 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Amelia County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Amelia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Amelia County) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 2 |
| CR-624 | 1 |
| CR-636 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amelia County) |
|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Hwy | 29 |
| Patrick Henry Highway | 7 |
| Genito Rd | 5 |
| Rt 360 Patrick Henry Hwy | 4 |
| Grub Hill Church Rd | 3 |
| Grub Hill Church Rd (Rt.609) | 3 |
| Military Rd | 3 |
| Royalton Rd | 3 |
Amelia County at a glance
| Population | 13,716 |
| Land area | 355.4 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,560 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amelia 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | -1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +37% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Amelia County
ZIP codes in Amelia County
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Questions fleets ask about Amelia County
How common are truck crashes in Amelia County?
Amelia County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Amelia County?
January has the most truck crashes in Amelia County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Amelia County?
Since 2015, Amelia County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Amelia County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 83.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amelia County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Amelia County?
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.