King and Queen County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King and Queen 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
16 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King and Queen County compares with Virginia
King and Queen County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King and Queen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King and Queen County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 16.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.7% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Virginia, King and Queen County is lower on after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
King and Queen County at a glance: 1 in 6 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King and Queen County. They injured 45 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in King and Queen County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-629 (1), SR-14 (1), SR-33 (1) and US-360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 17.0%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for King and Queen County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King and Queen County.
- 40.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Virginia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in King and Queen County) |
|---|---|
| CR-629 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King and Queen County) |
|---|---|
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway | 4 |
| Devils Three Jump Rd | 3 |
| The Trail | 3 |
| Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| East Lewis B Puller Memorial Highway / Rt 33 | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller Memorial Hwy | 2 |
| Lewis B Puller/Rt 33 | 2 |
King and Queen County at a glance
| Population | 6,747 |
| Land area | 315.1 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,527 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King and Queen 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +48% | 0.8 |
In the 2000s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in King and Queen County
ZIP codes in King and Queen County
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Questions fleets ask about King and Queen County
How many truck crashes happen in King and Queen County?
King and Queen County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in King and Queen County?
March has the most truck crashes in King and Queen County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in King and Queen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in King and Queen County since 2015 (17.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in King and Queen County compared with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King and Queen County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in King and Queen County?
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.