King George County, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King George 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
9 of 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How King George County compares with Virginia
King George County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King George County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 39.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
King George County sits below Virginia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
King George County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.6%, against 2.5% for Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 156 crashes involving commercial trucks in King George County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-3 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for King George County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Virginia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in King George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in King George County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King George County) |
|---|---|
| Route 301 - James Madison Parkway | 7 |
| Rt 3/ Kings Hwy | 6 |
| Rt. 3 Kings Hwy | 6 |
| Kings Highway | 5 |
| Rt 301 / James Madison Pkwy | 5 |
| Rt 301/James Madison Pkwy | 4 |
| James Madison Parkway | 3 |
| Millbank Road | 3 |
King George County at a glance
| Population | 28,816 |
| Land area | 179.6 sq mi |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $116,969 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King George 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +40% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in King George County
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Questions fleets ask about King George County
How many truck crashes happen in King George County?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King George County (60 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in King George County?
Since 2015, SR-3 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in King George County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in King George County?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in King George County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in King George County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King George County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How does King George County compare with Virginia for truck crashes?
King George County records 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in King George County?
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.