Fredericksburg city, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredericksburg city: 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
7 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fredericksburg city compares with Virginia
Fredericksburg city against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fredericksburg city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fredericksburg city | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Fredericksburg city has lower values than Virginia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Fredericksburg city at a glance: I-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Fredericksburg city.
Overview
Fredericksburg city has recorded 313 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Fredericksburg city fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fredericksburg city.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fredericksburg city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fredericksburg city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fredericksburg city) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 50 |
| Plank Rd | 28 |
| Blue Gray Pkwy | 24 |
| I-95 South | 20 |
| I-95 North | 20 |
| William St | 14 |
| Nb I-95 | 11 |
| Emancipation Hwy | 8 |
Fredericksburg city at a glance
| Population | 29,992 |
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,870 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,230 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fredericksburg city 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +206% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +57% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Fredericksburg city
How many truck crashes happen in Fredericksburg city?
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fredericksburg city (106 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fredericksburg city?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Fredericksburg city since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fredericksburg city?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Fredericksburg city happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fredericksburg city?
Since 2015, Fredericksburg city has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fredericksburg city compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fredericksburg city has 94.0 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fredericksburg city?
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.