Smithfield, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithfield 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 has lower values than Virginia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Isle of Wight County: 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.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Smithfield 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
Truck crashes peak in November (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of Smithfield with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (2), US-258 (2) and CR-301 (1).
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 Smithfield fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Isle of Wight County.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-258 | 2 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 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 |
Smithfield at a glance
| Population | 9,032 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 929 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smithfield
How many truck crashes happen in Smithfield?
267 truck crashes have been reported in Isle of Wight County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Smithfield?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Smithfield?
November has the most truck crashes in Isle of Wight County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smithfield?
Since 2015, Isle of Wight County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Smithfield compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Isle of Wight County has 56.2 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Smithfield?
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.