West Point, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point and King and Queen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use King and Queen County numbers.
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 |
King and Queen County sits below Virginia on after dark. It runs above Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for King and Queen County: 1 in 6 garbage-truck share of crashes is 16.5%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
King and Queen County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Point since 2015; patterns below come from King and Queen County as a whole.
89% of truck crash reports in King and Queen County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Point is SR-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2), SR-14 (1) and SR-249 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 17.0% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for West Point fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 40.7% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Virginia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 King and Queen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 5 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 |
West Point at a glance
| Population | 3,529 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 699 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 23110) | $69,911 |
| Median home value (ZIP 23110) | $250,014 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Point
How many truck crashes happen in West Point?
King and Queen County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Point?
SR-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Point since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Point?
Truck crashes in King and Queen County peak in March, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Point?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King and Queen County since 2015, 17.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Point 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in West Point?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.