Dahlgren, VA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dahlgren: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dahlgren 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 |
Compared with Virginia, King George County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
King George County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Virginia.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King George County. They injured 60 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dahlgren since 2015; patterns below come from King George County as a whole.
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%.
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 39.8% in Virginia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.0% in Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dahlgren since 2015: SR-234 (2), SR-3 (2), SR-205 (1) and US-301 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Dahlgren 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 2 |
| 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 |
Dahlgren at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 22448) | $96,000 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dahlgren
How many truck crashes happen in Dahlgren?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King George County (60 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dahlgren?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in King George County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dahlgren?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in King George County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dahlgren compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, King George County has 45.4 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dahlgren?
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.