Appomattox, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Appomattox: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Appomattox and Appomattox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Appomattox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appomattox County compares with Virginia
Appomattox County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appomattox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appomattox County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Appomattox County sits below Virginia on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Appomattox County: 1 in 95 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Appomattox County. They injured 54 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
Appomattox had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Appomattox County numbers.
86% of truck crash reports in Appomattox County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 49.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Appomattox since 2015 were spread across roads: US-460 (2) and CR-646 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Appomattox fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Appomattox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-646 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appomattox County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 19 |
| Rt. 460 | 10 |
| Rt. 26 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| Rt 460 Richmond Hwy | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-727 | 3 |
| East | 2 |
Appomattox at a glance
| Population | 2,003 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 902 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 24522) | $60,503 |
| Median home value (ZIP 24522) | $194,527 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Appomattox 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Appomattox
How many truck crashes happen in Appomattox?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Appomattox County (54 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Appomattox?
March has the most truck crashes in Appomattox County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Appomattox?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Appomattox County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Appomattox compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Appomattox County has 50.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Appomattox?
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.