Glen Allen, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glen Allen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glen Allen and Henrico County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henrico County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Henrico County compares with Virginia
Henrico County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henrico County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Henrico County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Glen Allen: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Glen Allen: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Henrico County has recorded 1,624 truck crashes since 2015, with 748 people injured and 52 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Glen Allen had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henrico County numbers.
87% of truck crash reports in Henrico County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% 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 (15). It is followed by I-64 (7), I-295 (4) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Glen Allen fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henrico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| I-64 | 7 |
| I-295 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| CR-643 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-536 | 1 |
| CR-623 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henrico County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 90 |
| I-64 | 80 |
| I-295 | 80 |
| Sb I-295 | 21 |
| Southbound Interstate 295 | 20 |
| Laburnum Ave | 20 |
| Nb I-295 | 19 |
| I-95 South | 18 |
Glen Allen at a glance
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henrico 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 | 39 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 89 | +127% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 105 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 146 | +39% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 146 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glen Allen
How many truck accidents are there in Glen Allen?
Since 2015, 1,624 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henrico County (748 injured, 52 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Glen Allen?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Glen Allen: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Glen Allen?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Henrico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Glen Allen?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henrico County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Glen Allen compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henrico County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glen Allen?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.