Caroline County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caroline 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
9 of 732 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caroline County compares with Virginia
Caroline County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caroline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caroline County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 185.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Caroline County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Caroline County: 38.1% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.3% in Virginia.
Overview
Caroline County has recorded 732 truck crashes since 2015, with 271 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Caroline County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (3), SR-207 (3), CR-639 (1), CR-738 (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Caroline County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Caroline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 3 |
| CR-639 | 1 |
| CR-738 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caroline County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 171 |
| Sb I-95 | 75 |
| Nb I-95 | 43 |
| Interstate 95 South | 18 |
| Rt 207/Rogers Clark Blvd | 17 |
| Rt 207 / Rogers Clark Blvd | 12 |
| Interstate 95 North | 11 |
| Rt 207 Rogers Clark Blvd | 10 |
Caroline County at a glance
| Population | 33,477 |
| Land area | 527.4 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,155 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caroline 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 | 36 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +40% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 74 | +56% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 74 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Caroline County
ZIP codes in Caroline County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Caroline County
How many truck crashes happen in Caroline County?
732 truck crashes have been reported in Caroline County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 271 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Caroline County?
October has the most truck crashes in Caroline County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Caroline County?
Since 2015, Caroline County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Caroline County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caroline County has 185.5 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Caroline County?
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.