Carrollton, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carrollton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carrollton and Isle of Wight County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Isle of Wight County numbers.
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.
The headline for Isle of Wight County: 5.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Isle of Wight County. They injured 134 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Carrollton since 2015; patterns below come from Isle of Wight County as a whole.
73% of truck crash reports in Isle of Wight County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carrollton since 2015: I-664 (3), US-17 (3), US-258 (3), SR-351 (2) and Brookwood Dr (1). No single road stands out.
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 Carrollton fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Isle of Wight County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-664 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| US-258 | 3 |
| SR-351 | 2 |
| Brookwood Dr | 1 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| Howmet Drive | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 |
Carrollton at a glance
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23314) | $104,029 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23314) | $407,959 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carrollton
How many truck crashes happen in Carrollton?
Isle of Wight County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carrollton?
November has the most truck crashes in Isle of Wight County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carrollton?
Since 2015, Isle of Wight County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carrollton 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 Carrollton?
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.