Highland Springs, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Highland Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Highland Springs 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 |
Compared with Virginia, Henrico County is lower 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).
Highland Springs at a glance: I-295 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Highland Springs: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Henrico County has recorded 1,624 truck crashes since 2015, with 748 people injured and 52 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Highland Springs since 2015; patterns below come from Henrico County as a whole.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-64 (7), I-95 (7) and CR-643 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Their busiest month is April, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Highland Springs fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henrico County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henrico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 10 |
| I-64 | 7 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| CR-643 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 5th St | 1 |
| CR-1250 | 1 |
| CR-7555 S Laburnum Ave | 1 |
| CR-7723 | 1 |
| Forest Hill Ave | 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 |
Highland Springs at a glance
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23075) | $55,567 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23075) | $220,908 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Highland Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Highland Springs?
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 Highland Springs?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Highland Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland Springs?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Henrico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Highland Springs?
Since 2015, Henrico County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Highland Springs compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henrico County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Highland Springs?
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.