Brunswick County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brunswick 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
5 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brunswick County compares with Virginia
Brunswick County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brunswick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brunswick County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.9 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Brunswick County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brunswick County: 5.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.0% in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brunswick County. They injured 137 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Brunswick County happened on I-85 (1), SR-46 (1) and US-1 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Brunswick County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Brunswick County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brunswick County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 92 |
| SR-58 | 47 |
| SR-712 | 11 |
| SR-46 | 8 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| Nb I-85 | 5 |
| Sb 85 | 5 |
| Rt. 58 | 4 |
Brunswick County at a glance
| Population | 15,750 |
| Land area | 566.4 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,621 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brunswick 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 | 20 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 25 | +29% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 31 | +43% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Brunswick County
ZIP codes in Brunswick County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Brunswick County
How many truck accidents are there in Brunswick County?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brunswick County (137 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brunswick County?
Truck crashes in Brunswick County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brunswick County?
Since 2015, Brunswick County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brunswick County compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Brunswick County has 170.9 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brunswick 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.