Fredericksburg, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredericksburg: 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 compares with Virginia
Fredericksburg against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fredericksburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fredericksburg | 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Fredericksburg is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Fredericksburg at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fredericksburg since 2015.
Overview
Fredericksburg 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fredericksburg is I-95, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-3 (7), US-1 (4) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Fredericksburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-636 | 2 |
| CR-651 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fredericksburg) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 50 |
| Plank Rd | 28 |
| Blue Gray Pkwy | 24 |
| I-95 North | 20 |
| I-95 South | 20 |
| William St | 14 |
| Nb I-95 | 11 |
| Interstate 95 / | 8 |
Fredericksburg at a glance
| Population | 29,992 |
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,870 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22401) | $86,230 |
| Median home value (ZIP 22401) | $483,754 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fredericksburg 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 | 13 | +136% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +60% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +58% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredericksburg
How common are truck crashes in Fredericksburg?
313 truck crashes have been reported in Fredericksburg since 2015, with 8 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fredericksburg?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fredericksburg: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fredericksburg?
August has the most truck crashes in Fredericksburg, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fredericksburg?
Since 2015, Fredericksburg has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fredericksburg compared with Virginia?
Fredericksburg records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fredericksburg?
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.