Meadowbrook, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meadowbrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meadowbrook 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Meadowbrook since 2015; patterns below come from Chesterfield County as a whole.
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
The worst month is July with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-95 (5), SR-288 (5) and I-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
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 Meadowbrook fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chesterfield County.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 |
| SR-288 | 5 |
| I-64 | 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 |
Meadowbrook at a glance
| Land area | 8.2 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 |
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 Meadowbrook
How many truck crashes happen in Meadowbrook?
Since 2015, 1,843 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chesterfield County (781 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Meadowbrook?
I-295 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Meadowbrook since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Meadowbrook?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Chesterfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Meadowbrook?
Since 2015, Chesterfield County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Meadowbrook compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chesterfield County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meadowbrook?
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.