Colonial Heights, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colonial Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colonial Heights 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 |
Chesterfield County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Chesterfield County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chesterfield County since 2015: 781 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Colonial Heights since 2015, this page uses Chesterfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-95 (5), I-85 (2) and US-301 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 78 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Colonial Heights fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Chesterfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 6 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-618 | 1 |
| CR-629 | 1 |
| Mu-9013 Halifax Rd | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| US-460 | 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 |
Colonial Heights at a glance
| Population | 18,674 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,484 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23834) | $84,338 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23834) | $253,634 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 179 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colonial Heights
How many truck accidents are there in Colonial Heights?
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chesterfield County (781 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Colonial Heights?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Colonial Heights since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Colonial Heights?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Colonial Heights?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chesterfield County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Colonial Heights compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Chesterfield County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Colonial Heights?
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.