Dinwiddie County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dinwiddie 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
10 of 437 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dinwiddie County compares with Virginia
Dinwiddie County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dinwiddie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Virginia, Dinwiddie County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Dinwiddie County at a glance: I-85 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Dinwiddie County.
Overview
Since 2015, 437 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dinwiddie County. They injured 208 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Dinwiddie County is I-85, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-460 (4), I-81 (1) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Dinwiddie County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dinwiddie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dinwiddie County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| US-460 | 4 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dinwiddie County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 152 |
| Nb I-85 | 15 |
| SR-460 | 15 |
| I-85 South | 12 |
| Sb I-85 | 9 |
| Northbound I85 | 7 |
| I-85 North | 6 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
Dinwiddie County at a glance
| Population | 28,576 |
| Land area | 503.8 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dinwiddie 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +13% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dinwiddie County
ZIP codes in Dinwiddie County
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Questions fleets ask about Dinwiddie County
How common are truck crashes in Dinwiddie County?
Since 2015, 437 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dinwiddie County (208 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dinwiddie County?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Dinwiddie County: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dinwiddie County?
Truck crashes in Dinwiddie County peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dinwiddie County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dinwiddie County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Dinwiddie County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dinwiddie County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dinwiddie County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.