Scotland, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scotland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scotland and James City County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use James City County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How James City County compares with Virginia
James City County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where James City County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | James City County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
James City County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
James City County at a glance: 4.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Virginia.
Overview
James City County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Scotland since 2015, this page uses James City County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
89% of truck crash reports in James City County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Scotland is I-64, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-634 (1), CR-686 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Scotland fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in James City County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 James City County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| CR-634 | 1 |
| CR-686 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (James City County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 42 |
| I-64 East | 17 |
| Interstate 64 East | 14 |
| Richmond Rd | 13 |
| Pocahontas Trl | 13 |
| Interstate 64 West | 11 |
| I-64 West | 9 |
| Eb I-64 | 8 |
Scotland at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in James City 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 11 | -20% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | +69% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +30% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scotland
How common are truck crashes in Scotland?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in James City County (117 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scotland?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scotland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scotland?
Truck crashes in James City County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Scotland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in James City County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Scotland compared with Virginia?
James City County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scotland?
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.