Gloucester Point, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gloucester Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gloucester Point and Gloucester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gloucester County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gloucester County compares with Virginia
Gloucester County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gloucester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gloucester County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Gloucester County has lower values than Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Gloucester County at a glance: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gloucester County. They injured 82 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gloucester Point since 2015, this page uses Gloucester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
90% of truck crash reports in Gloucester County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gloucester Point is I-64, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-17 (2), CR-614 (1) and SR-238 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 11.1% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Gloucester Point fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gloucester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 10 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-614 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gloucester County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 27 |
| Route 17 / George Washington Mem Hwy | 6 |
| Rt. 17 | 6 |
| Route 17/ George Washington Memorial Hwy | 3 |
| Rt. 14 | 3 |
| George Washington Mem Hwy | 2 |
| North Bound Route 17 | 2 |
| Route 17 / George Washington Memorial Highway | 2 |
Gloucester Point at a glance
| Land area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23062) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23062) | $320,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gloucester 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 13 | +17% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gloucester Point
How many truck accidents are there in Gloucester Point?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 82 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gloucester Point?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gloucester Point: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gloucester Point?
Truck crashes in Gloucester County peak in August, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gloucester Point?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gloucester County since 2015, 11.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gloucester Point compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gloucester County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gloucester Point?
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.