Bensley, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bensley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bensley and Chesterfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chesterfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chesterfield County compares with Virginia
Chesterfield County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesterfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, Chesterfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Virginia on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Chesterfield County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (78 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Chesterfield County has recorded 1,843 truck crashes since 2015, with 781 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Bensley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chesterfield County numbers.
87% of truck crash reports in Chesterfield County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-95 (5), I-64 (3) and SR-288 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bensley fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 7 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1460 | 1 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesterfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 186 |
| Hull Street Rd | 40 |
| Hull Street Road | 37 |
| Midlothian Turnpike | 36 |
| SR-288 | 34 |
| Sb I-95 | 29 |
| W Hundred Rd | 25 |
| Nb I-95 | 24 |
Bensley at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23234) | $66,619 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23234) | $265,908 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesterfield 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 | 30 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 61 | +100% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 113 | +86% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 179 | +59% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 179. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bensley
How many truck accidents are there in Bensley?
1,843 truck crashes have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 781 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bensley?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bensley: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bensley?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Chesterfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bensley?
Since 2015, Chesterfield County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bensley compare with Virginia?
Chesterfield County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bensley?
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.