Halifax County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Halifax 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
2 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with Virginia
Halifax County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Halifax County sits below Virginia 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.
Halifax County at a glance: 1 in 149 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Virginia.
Overview
Halifax County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Halifax County is US-360, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-360 (2), US-58 (2) and CR-706 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Halifax County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-360 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| US-360 | 3 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-706 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 40 |
| SR-360 | 18 |
| SR-501 | 16 |
| Bill Tuck Hwy | 10 |
| US-58 | 7 |
| SR-603 | 7 |
| Philpott Road | 7 |
| Philpott Rd | 7 |
Halifax County at a glance
| Population | 33,448 |
| Land area | 817.7 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | -11% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Halifax County
ZIP codes in Halifax County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Halifax County
How common are truck crashes in Halifax County?
Halifax County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Halifax County?
US-360 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Halifax County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax County?
Truck crashes in Halifax County peak in February, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Halifax County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Halifax County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Halifax County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Halifax 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.