Isle of Wight County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Isle of Wight 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 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isle of Wight County compares with Virginia
Isle of Wight County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isle of Wight County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Isle of Wight County sits below Virginia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Isle of Wight County at a glance: 5.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
Isle of Wight County has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads in Isle of Wight County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (2), US-258 (2) and US-460 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Virginia.
Route planning tips for Isle of Wight County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Isle of Wight County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Isle of Wight County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| US-460 | 2 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isle of Wight County) |
|---|---|
| SR-460 | 24 |
| SR-258 | 11 |
| Windsor Blvd | 10 |
| SR-17 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 8 |
| Rt 17 James River Bridge | 6 |
| SR-620 | 5 |
| Benns Church Blvd | 4 |
Isle of Wight County at a glance
| Population | 40,942 |
| Land area | 315.7 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $96,659 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isle of Wight 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 | 23 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Isle of Wight County
ZIP codes in Isle of Wight County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Isle of Wight County
How common are truck crashes in Isle of Wight County?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isle of Wight County (134 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Isle of Wight County?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Isle of Wight County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Isle of Wight County?
November has the most truck crashes in Isle of Wight County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Isle of Wight County?
Since 2015, Isle of Wight County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Isle of Wight County compare with Virginia?
Isle of Wight County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Isle of Wight County?
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.