Goochland County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goochland 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
11 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goochland County compares with Virginia
Goochland County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goochland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goochland County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Goochland County has lower values than Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Goochland County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 11.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Goochland County has recorded 354 truck crashes since 2015, with 173 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Goochland County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (2) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for Goochland County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Goochland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Goochland County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goochland County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 70 |
| Ashland Rd | 18 |
| Eb I-64 | 18 |
| Broad Street Rd | 17 |
| Wb I-64 | 12 |
| River Rd | 11 |
| Eastbound Interstate 64 | 10 |
| SR-288 | 10 |
Goochland County at a glance
| Population | 28,223 |
| Land area | 282.1 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $108,428 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goochland 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +66% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +86% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Goochland County
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Questions fleets ask about Goochland County
How many truck crashes happen in Goochland County?
Goochland County has had 354 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goochland County?
April has the most truck crashes in Goochland County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goochland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Goochland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Goochland County compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 113.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Goochland County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goochland County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.