Colonial Beach, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colonial Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colonial Beach and King George County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use King George County numbers.
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 has lower values than Virginia for 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).
What stands out in King George County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 156 crashes involving commercial trucks in King George County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Colonial Beach since 2015, this page uses King George County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
88% of truck crash reports in King George County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 39.8% for Virginia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.0% across Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Colonial Beach happened on SR-3 (2), SR-205 (1) and US-301 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Colonial Beach fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King George County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Virginia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
Colonial Beach at a glance
| Population | 4,038 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,650 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colonial Beach
How many truck crashes happen in Colonial Beach?
King George County has had 156 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colonial Beach?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in King George County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colonial Beach?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King George County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Colonial Beach compare with Virginia?
The yearly rate is 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King George County, vs 51.1 for Virginia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colonial Beach?
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.